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.)83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhxlwT7LRK
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLCb5TlSjhB
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5O6I05WTy
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNem02QqfcK
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVc5933IrPZ
And brought your body back to family.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMhIf7FPTw
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Later in a ritual of their own,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1B4C1UJ01
They would name a field airport in your name,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyy5ToGg9Ra
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xqd9YVhkl
Their memory now your eternal flame.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9OzDFuBGu
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTFDVl0DNt
I only know that I am in your debt,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVEemfQJhC
Who for your family can take your place?83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC6biufN17C
Our debt to them we must never forget.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡABLgeWqscE
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezxqxECfNf
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BeWBtlgbf
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