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.67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQP8KFfYCt
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOY1jzQtLm
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3l58YB8BnE
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpdVCqomFQ
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQ3k3DVqpo
And brought your body back to family.67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8rHsHmxY8
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Later in a ritual of their own,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldMMXfypOg
They would name a field airport in your name,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqClaqiWdEh
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaoVQZUvROR
Their memory now your eternal flame.67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBGlT6HC7V
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRknFgZQaN5
I only know that I am in your debt,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndO7wHFma0
Who for your family can take your place?67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGXTcCjRtb
Our debt to them we must never forget.67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPg8pBoRHAz
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXI2Nzu7Zz
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.67Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnt60IiIgE
