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.94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBYTxTvNqd
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoPQiGlTDk
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0XcopYijF
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrwcyH010s
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7xz9T7dxe
And brought your body back to family.94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGbLA6RTECs
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Later in a ritual of their own,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQPr2PT5Xp
They would name a field airport in your name,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2IIZjLhjO4
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jriIstjV8
Their memory now your eternal flame.94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4XybZXR7J
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4q87NOqrYO
I only know that I am in your debt,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf18VoEdXpB
Who for your family can take your place?94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2p7nHyVQk5
Our debt to them we must never forget.94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEhTdOybNv
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FpBhhN7h5
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.94Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvsDhjtAwp
