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,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3Sz0ueNGZ
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2uKnoQSzS
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3vlcPX1hw
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRTKPjFJix
They would name a field airport in your name,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwsvljdpRu
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQw4hrSkicD
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfDNtXoqqh
I only know that I am in your debt,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvisndI5S8
Who for your family can take your place?68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5Rp4rh6hi
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbIY0wQjNB
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6B2Y6ke66y
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