The term "quiet soldier" is one special operators from various branches of the U.S. military special forces (e.g., Navy Seals, Air Force Para Jumpers, Army Delta Force, Marine Green Berets, etc.). I have a family member who is a retired special operator (I'll respect his privacy by not describing which one or his rank) who led a mission behind enemy lines in which one of his troops was killed. He never talks about his career as a special operator with countless missions in some of the most dangerous places on earth where these best-of-the-best warriors are sent--almost always without fanfare, press coverage, or public knowledge. But on one of out many long talks when I asked about his career he relayed very briefly a story the essence of which I penned in a sonnet and now have turned into a song with my lyrics. A link is provided at the end of the poem.
Death of a Quiet Soldier
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaySF5KWl1
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ038oWcjOaq
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4w9yUItYQ
And brought your body back to family.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqSapQAPo9F
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Later in a ritual of their own,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRYEbQ7Gu7
They would name a field airport in your name,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZxOuvHHEA
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lcSIMe7LW
Their memory now your eternal flame.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSL2hnxL62
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXa9qkdny7g
I only know that I am in your debt,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwRlf7vD5x
Who for your family can take your place?172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOFha0y6xu
Our debt to them we must never forget.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwlhcIqxlfe
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJtekXhL1BP
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbxmNYPtw6
You can hear my song with the same title at: https://suno.com/s/dt6cQremmQSHy13B172Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NmRIiYfEv
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