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.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9ifoNOK7l
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK40uXiCAjA
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2eeqOSk5F
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhHjhKKbMI
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2MvFFAxC1
And brought your body back to family.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3OP70OwiV
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Later in a ritual of their own,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81kNxOmp8N
They would name a field airport in your name,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LLDAVgisx
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVe7Wbtlvx
Their memory now your eternal flame.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡucsMSFSzfC
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrgsQEYld4q
I only know that I am in your debt,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWX7vtdPGCx
Who for your family can take your place?97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSQI8dfgMi
Our debt to them we must never forget.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxlgUqKB8b
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNO0qpMXR4
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXsKtiofob
