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.96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPV9IrEXoHw
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoNQyPr3JB5
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J5K38j56t
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmfiOGF4TR
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7PN6b5ew0
And brought your body back to family.96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtAiUdfIrC
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Later in a ritual of their own,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYxoGyIrAu
They would name a field airport in your name,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60FYjhT7kb
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWeOwBeXiZ
Their memory now your eternal flame.96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhZo5OBjNX
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOd2KQlMexX
I only know that I am in your debt,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9gWAcovLfy
Who for your family can take your place?96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaC1SCsVew
Our debt to them we must never forget.96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXreFdtjgUu
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlw3GeQIy4
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.96Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JaH47ywXj
