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.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WqldK6KoC
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gwu5xnGcE
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZyDASrFcJ
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡudDNjj97BB
And brought your body back to family.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6qaydMuFs
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Later in a ritual of their own,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSAmZyO29s
They would name a field airport in your name,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz32077twNX
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1sDT83DlM
Their memory now your eternal flame.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡky14aFDkHz
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLex62AdIw
I only know that I am in your debt,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeL8rhpGUji
Who for your family can take your place?72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHbaMzQwiq
Our debt to them we must never forget.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAB5oXHuPeG
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSss9Yo8WQd
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41dnvE7DvL
