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.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjt8WquigKY
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgkjBYVK06r
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTtvCTysFK
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXBpzAYnmc
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbv7c4dy8r
And brought your body back to family.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS50dMWabv8
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Later in a ritual of their own,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVwjP8BYs8
They would name a field airport in your name,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwVdYU5n2x
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQ96Jj7Usw
Their memory now your eternal flame.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTIbix9pJF
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4fP5z10pt
I only know that I am in your debt,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEipTy165f
Who for your family can take your place?9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAk32fSx3j3
Our debt to them we must never forget.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYMLgH0JiL
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBq7CU5T1dH
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6KQ78qTgt
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