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,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ual1Pjb4y
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHdRT2FzUY
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREndb7pfSs
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡme7ud89iNe
They would name a field airport in your name,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ03n9QxghMe
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrAkFbLg5HD
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkn6LyDlykp
I only know that I am in your debt,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93aoGFoEXA
Who for your family can take your place?21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBTHUf47Z3
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhO5RDNJmb
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.21Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEpJ7fIpcv
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