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.103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyksehiwhwy
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkOqMhERTS
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaxkAQyiVF
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRHr5K3csMY
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQRuDcRQ3A
And brought your body back to family.103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sg2wINWoA
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Later in a ritual of their own,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5ptFk6cwF
They would name a field airport in your name,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVUgPYSKb7
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunRcC1DphP
Their memory now your eternal flame.103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9kotO4mPN
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4rhVhbSot
I only know that I am in your debt,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡErV5kQ6J4R
Who for your family can take your place?103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggKapjmv61
Our debt to them we must never forget.103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVMJuYlE3q
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF43ksp0CCd
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjAzvrpMji
