The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces Parajumper. 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. ("Quiet soldiers" is a term some special forces members use to describe themselves.)
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyqf0iw5W7
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9ScSGOUWF
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYahDIvFm5U
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ06MIs1kH0K
They would name a field airport in your name,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMJDJal2oa
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT5NZGLITqW
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8bo4WRedc
I only know that I am in your debt,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnKLPf7l0q
Who for your family can take your place?9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuqBK0VMbL
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bgGJwWIHA
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.9Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmsM0Itd4e
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