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.133Please respect copyright.PENANARDJ7PTW9yi
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER133Please respect copyright.PENANAcJf4Ov3k19
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,133Please respect copyright.PENANAjkiyAsA0ro
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,133Please respect copyright.PENANA1B2rG6S5td
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,133Please respect copyright.PENANAuiTfoJYk2t
And brought your body back to family.133Please respect copyright.PENANAUf1Rthn0dL
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Later in a ritual of their own,133Please respect copyright.PENANAg3TLnN92Yk
They would name a field airport in your name,133Please respect copyright.PENANAySuntrwXs5
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,133Please respect copyright.PENANANTYSX2MTES
Their memory now your eternal flame.133Please respect copyright.PENANAwjc17qwl34
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,133Please respect copyright.PENANA6F1sfDtxV7
I only know that I am in your debt,133Please respect copyright.PENANAP3xg7axspY
Who for your family can take your place?133Please respect copyright.PENANAhKEApGvloD
Our debt to them we must never forget.133Please respect copyright.PENANAk95qcOsbqQ
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,133Please respect copyright.PENANApyD3FgJMg6
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.133Please respect copyright.PENANAWWn7eRI0xK