The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces Parajumper. I am reprinting it here as a reminder of the sacrifice our men and women in uniform endure to pay for the freedom we enjoy. Please remember our fallen and their families this Memorial Day--and every day. ("Quiet soldiers" is a term some special forces members use to describe themselves.)58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZuqviimwJ
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUskRhf8Ztp
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡptOWrsZGuI
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW34WAFDk1f
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4f9WYCgsV
And brought your body back to family.58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOQVJEp49o
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Later in a ritual of their own,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBrp55lWO4
They would name a field airport in your name,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFZNKDbRgu
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgSVmGaBYc
Their memory now your eternal flame.58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKx7MDkyXr5
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKHSkxyTvA
I only know that I am in your debt,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBaKTMbAdzf
Who for your family can take your place?58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCEQfuopN3
Our debt to them we must never forget.58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2D9bY5ruNS
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOkrtHMIpI
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.58Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36QCcemhyy
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