The following sonnet is based on a true story related to me by a family member who is a special forces member. 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.146Please respect copyright.PENANApkFOXN9qzk
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER146Please respect copyright.PENANAOrXZVhnCqN
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,146Please respect copyright.PENANA2jWJuRUY94
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,146Please respect copyright.PENANAbHoQOyo0Ky
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,146Please respect copyright.PENANA2zwdoBAElZ
And brought your body back to family.146Please respect copyright.PENANAspO2cl9G5L
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Later in a ritual of their own,146Please respect copyright.PENANAThmADXw6rW
They would name a field airport in your name,146Please respect copyright.PENANA6LVbpfks2i
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,146Please respect copyright.PENANAcPilAGk14g
Their memory now your eternal flame.146Please respect copyright.PENANAnqGXUBBmKw
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,146Please respect copyright.PENANAwq968aKP1t
I only know that I am in your debt,146Please respect copyright.PENANAPKVdZrwTJd
Who for your family can take your place?146Please respect copyright.PENANAt53bPOUt0q
Our debt to them we must never forget.146Please respect copyright.PENANAzF9JQCRbc7
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,146Please respect copyright.PENANAXIJ9nLjA4W
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.146Please respect copyright.PENANACqcIGP4zmI