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.349Please respect copyright.PENANAmwsHuDTjva
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER349Please respect copyright.PENANAotGbRHXomJ
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,349Please respect copyright.PENANAT6zSSCCZzA
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,349Please respect copyright.PENANAW7L5ELp1Kf
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,349Please respect copyright.PENANA7H2R7By516
And brought your body back to family.349Please respect copyright.PENANAF9zKJgOlwO
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Later in a ritual of their own,349Please respect copyright.PENANAvRMYnWlXzR
They would name a field airport in your name,349Please respect copyright.PENANAmCMPBdiNfb
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,349Please respect copyright.PENANAgdGTTBE90J
Their memory now your eternal flame.349Please respect copyright.PENANAVcebzVgwbU
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,349Please respect copyright.PENANA2BfqdyXMf1
I only know that I am in your debt,349Please respect copyright.PENANAgTAoOsDOdU
Who for your family can take your place?349Please respect copyright.PENANAKgFXTLPZIf
Our debt to them we must never forget.349Please respect copyright.PENANAasG6kcw4Fn
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,349Please respect copyright.PENANAsykvzvrYG5
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.349Please respect copyright.PENANAdch7uy7Mww


