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.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBm3iYZgmm
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dwaapGldB
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvA38MoaDU
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVf5N81NdgS
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eGjCmppbx
And brought your body back to family.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtL9s34AkwQ
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Later in a ritual of their own,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgf07zTKnCq
They would name a field airport in your name,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWsIHod4AZ
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZ3O50RZMD
Their memory now your eternal flame.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IeHazchfy
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUiTVB3il9
I only know that I am in your debt,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQp0oCZqo8m
Who for your family can take your place?72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYxFhB5gjf
Our debt to them we must never forget.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTkKXDQg2gz
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdE5zTf414
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.72Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoTwvQBGRO
