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,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRLuwiyiAjZ
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gP8zMiGCT
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFscXSpz3g
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ajKUFJgpJ
They would name a field airport in your name,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlKVdKCpla
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe28XHm1heU
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesJfr2gFQ6
I only know that I am in your debt,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yf9WjIB6d
Who for your family can take your place?360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8ParJ9PX7
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVtRlOD3IQ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.360Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeE3ObPCsF5
and then Add to home screen.