The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces Parajumper. 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. ("Quiet soldiers" is a term some special forces members use to describe themselves.)64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1BHPx6Nv5y
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFwU2r7GVs
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡupob4YKjet
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQhndnLZIg
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbd5oYCG1r
And brought your body back to family.64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiSybkqjrs
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Later in a ritual of their own,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfuRSLsdjJ
They would name a field airport in your name,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqLTwUUH0r
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlpV3xYrE1
Their memory now your eternal flame.64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVsNwgHcyyx
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbr6qTitrl
I only know that I am in your debt,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4FiryACDz
Who for your family can take your place?64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0OPVCIbs8
Our debt to them we must never forget.64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1x7RyUKYAx
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDwQwxxmjYz
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.64Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQEupCaFq6
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