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.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDd1OrQ1Z9
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5ZQepE1SS
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObwIRvvzmL
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCos28CA4QE
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNddultZH2b
And brought your body back to family.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIaXuT9XTBf
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Later in a ritual of their own,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzX7NDsjlsY
They would name a field airport in your name,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsarwNTkj1V
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAmMyI3kUf
Their memory now your eternal flame.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTbYFfKJPk
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIyrZRuBbM
I only know that I am in your debt,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT45kfEPCCP
Who for your family can take your place?71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡodTf6WbXHo
Our debt to them we must never forget.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp51n0awKkJ
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1WsmcraXi
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcErrOECEYI
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