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.)19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0U26TU3Cy
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcCxSLnx4w
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfq0Y24id1J
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84nvGBym8F
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7AuMdjsRB
And brought your body back to family.19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjFIFazQq9
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Later in a ritual of their own,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUipM2DWnI
They would name a field airport in your name,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkkGJNGlnl
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9jDmLwWz1
Their memory now your eternal flame.19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW45Lnnuecq
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsd1SLpqEQ
I only know that I am in your debt,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP29K61dni2
Who for your family can take your place?19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzHSFoWDvM
Our debt to them we must never forget.19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4oiNU13XZ
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnN2s97O1O
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.19Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQXvbtOvM6
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