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,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQddg8vTF0J
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmSDpsTeUU
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGOtRmkeSZ
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzWhGhUB4w
They would name a field airport in your name,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQvumS6QWZ
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvRcwTB4SMv
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9dZ3Lew86
I only know that I am in your debt,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbP5eNEfPT
Who for your family can take your place?361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpuhH0kyob
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlMG379uHv
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.361Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDKSO3zLW7
and then Add to home screen.