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.350Please respect copyright.PENANA9GJRbnBllt
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER350Please respect copyright.PENANA6SWVKFVzWZ
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,350Please respect copyright.PENANAldI44gRqKw
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,350Please respect copyright.PENANA5L3ILcNHS6
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,350Please respect copyright.PENANAxbyhOOwL9Z
And brought your body back to family.350Please respect copyright.PENANA24VsXdEHeg
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Later in a ritual of their own,350Please respect copyright.PENANA81JVAkvBir
They would name a field airport in your name,350Please respect copyright.PENANAakR1o30p6n
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,350Please respect copyright.PENANAzP46fiJqkp
Their memory now your eternal flame.350Please respect copyright.PENANAKKnB5yDgxX
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,350Please respect copyright.PENANAiFwGRpJN6y
I only know that I am in your debt,350Please respect copyright.PENANAp35lq6LOuF
Who for your family can take your place?350Please respect copyright.PENANAeVImjG7I4c
Our debt to them we must never forget.350Please respect copyright.PENANArZ3nhbXXUu
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,350Please respect copyright.PENANAqb913Y25hS
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.350Please respect copyright.PENANA6R3SscqjIk


