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.)18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Wzs0EwLgv
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TTJgI94Y5
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZtHZ81CDDg
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6YP1JD27wr
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRxUML7Hck
And brought your body back to family.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMidaxTccr
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Later in a ritual of their own,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbvgZIvnyfW
They would name a field airport in your name,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMO5r78ZyE
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlcSEvkG2rG
Their memory now your eternal flame.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IPt5TcliC
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjjGs11mjY
I only know that I am in your debt,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqn14UoEuaz
Who for your family can take your place?18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlUT917Q6F
Our debt to them we must never forget.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjQFHRmYwL
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb5n4KnF9wr
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.18Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NW46Mu1MW
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