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.)85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUdKkrFE70
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0HxACIxI3
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvAceAGUSf
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IUv3fuZ6W
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFdj091GdA
And brought your body back to family.85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmYmSGPjRd
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Later in a ritual of their own,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwFn7jJzzA
They would name a field airport in your name,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDaMx9pIrB
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllj7ZQ0Fnh
Their memory now your eternal flame.85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvDp6DGrpf
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpmaRjW28C
I only know that I am in your debt,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GBREYFDqm
Who for your family can take your place?85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAOKV4Ozec
Our debt to them we must never forget.85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6objQS1R0F
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK21f0F6AnZ
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.85Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEufVbNbZL
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