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,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhgwx3HXIPW
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2CvpbhZblj
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEO6hbqK5KZ
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzISRyNENE
They would name a field airport in your name,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQ4vkS4v5p
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBezjB8kBL
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZdLqyGduo
I only know that I am in your debt,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBRmTQRpRJ
Who for your family can take your place?97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdN9kUWo6fw
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7atn2bYYT
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.97Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAgH77C3uY
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