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.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiou26n0mi4
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtEfjeipmp
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeeq4VZJE4d
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHaT435AxU
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXuamjFHxt
And brought your body back to family.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPf5wLaEc4A
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Later in a ritual of their own,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQcDUQrwVfB
They would name a field airport in your name,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyZDKLNunA
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhDYMsO9K3
Their memory now your eternal flame.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Qt5wqET34
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDjI6OvwFM
I only know that I am in your debt,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotDhELqoeH
Who for your family can take your place?21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pYanMRCpd
Our debt to them we must never forget.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqc0uItCzWx
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTqJy8FeAHU
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHddZHTNQX
