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.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWVlKln5il
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbogXLFPZGD
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oeuvprBH7
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhbPQKjldJ
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO6SJ0ODCwa
And brought your body back to family.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqFcYEZ4yn
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Later in a ritual of their own,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKEAdnkBXl
They would name a field airport in your name,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSWqZpqL9E
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNicHVplecO
Their memory now your eternal flame.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBKrnuMwuj
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWakGkJCHlo
I only know that I am in your debt,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTIxb5nysYV
Who for your family can take your place?25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdWrNS7H2p
Our debt to them we must never forget.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDIMdcphfH
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡljbdSPb09k
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4lWKlzOqS
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