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.)59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKGFgfapFk
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0AcgWYH3h
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJs4uOmlJXw
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEBzHkcccr
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuAZiDZfkl
And brought your body back to family.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjUYKOBAYv
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Later in a ritual of their own,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmupYrc7Ijz
They would name a field airport in your name,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXO9xInA6X
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUUTi72F5A
Their memory now your eternal flame.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOOhPHDJBXt
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphseDS4DeI
I only know that I am in your debt,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZbeNkVBrP
Who for your family can take your place?59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEY7LUUR5iW
Our debt to them we must never forget.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZK9uSfQCU
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡilDB6WjlXQ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.59Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfSDqkONpj
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