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.10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1dUaPWhNV
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4MlLRfXGb
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO6sUoMxNV
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKrPBWPiWL
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvgxeBnib4
And brought your body back to family.10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMNJh27i1AV
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Later in a ritual of their own,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyQmBo53xP
They would name a field airport in your name,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlbgzVakLA
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbinJ6J2dfh
Their memory now your eternal flame.10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhoRHGiDngA
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWDqh9sPkm
I only know that I am in your debt,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqyRm9KPx3
Who for your family can take your place?10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpymT6FyBS
Our debt to them we must never forget.10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90n5kmM3vR
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Hjhi2Oewa
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.10Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlgwSM68Tm4
