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.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ75fG68j7jV
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCRQWhbzq3
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDn7tB0JLv
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrrsTiWt7Z
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zeTPSpvB0
And brought your body back to family.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYvZoebQx7
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Later in a ritual of their own,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfr7aj6rxQn
They would name a field airport in your name,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpwl80Ytp1
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgb3yIsDMr
Their memory now your eternal flame.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDd1cFSJQK
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nDvrWAYZW
I only know that I am in your debt,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgoXA1ISyI
Who for your family can take your place?68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQpG3hy8vG
Our debt to them we must never forget.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmteYYRUPT
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSH1rqm6eZX
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkGM032EP5
