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,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDS0uXNrw6d
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyqej4xO2A
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9VEA8qk0o
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyoosgBRiKV
They would name a field airport in your name,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAHANuvSVo
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0pRJ95Xu0
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qCkx8moja
I only know that I am in your debt,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzsGBpDSIG
Who for your family can take your place?362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfxlHfOVyA
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOEGtWoNfJ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.362Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNjJu1DtAp
and then Add to home screen.