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.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfhIgupzqS
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5wSC9eDdN
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLKsR0dzgG
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4EFslrHgEE
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5qtF2z88W
And brought your body back to family.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kwlhR6xcM
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Later in a ritual of their own,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtopk5GBVyd
They would name a field airport in your name,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzO2Ha7Y0Z1
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY4HNLW6YnV
Their memory now your eternal flame.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0Pvcmd8w4
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYUWEvQdjj
I only know that I am in your debt,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOP4LrRF8hx
Who for your family can take your place?69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWWKGfs3fh
Our debt to them we must never forget.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSdXWd4iM6
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GDdraKMY1
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88abxy1to7
