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.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgkPfu3ZH2
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2wTL9DMCo
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXM1ruYdkB
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEL5Zlfriqd
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFpZ8WKHzzU
And brought your body back to family.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjGRScLrfF
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Later in a ritual of their own,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJemtDBsXWG
They would name a field airport in your name,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYELjdwAGw
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJkqHwrq1u
Their memory now your eternal flame.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwfn1BoLxb
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnXbMSej2E
I only know that I am in your debt,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyONa5IAli
Who for your family can take your place?353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1SWlmrdDW
Our debt to them we must never forget.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMb6rCwcOpS
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPR3bSP4Wq
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.353Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHw0qm4ByNw
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