The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces member. 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.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSumZcehYd
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrOixIVEtzA
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95YAgWCh65
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLup080Nusb
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFneMMDD4ie
And brought your body back to family.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHZ7p2mxEp
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Later in a ritual of their own,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgWtK0vSzcl
They would name a field airport in your name,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKgiHb0ggr
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMXpFkrb3h
Their memory now your eternal flame.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXa9A2vlbDH
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47Gy4HQVvI
I only know that I am in your debt,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqf2UGAj54
Who for your family can take your place?38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8v4nat9Whp
Our debt to them we must never forget.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8OhnBxYMt
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTQ3BBvlkf
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.38Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEabJnHape7
