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,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQzehtt8Y6
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxznthpk4fP
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNSOGP2OdW9
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFRaICJMlV
They would name a field airport in your name,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4LqFQ8Pb5
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLIfmaUulk
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44bqk8ReES
I only know that I am in your debt,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMiyrEs1iLv
Who for your family can take your place?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzX1gvM8aiV
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZfcrTEVX6
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMy2Q9H1QGK
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