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.)84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMg2ui39ucW
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DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMRrCfywg9
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGridJ6gHd
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfdJk9YntN
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoy6ASWeRUy
And brought your body back to family.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcceiM0IXhm
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Later in a ritual of their own,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9az2XoGqU
They would name a field airport in your name,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9KPBRnrq3
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMFZ0KHPKF
Their memory now your eternal flame.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PDNYJTQXV
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I do not know your rank, your name, your face,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLk5m6FqrvN
I only know that I am in your debt,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Ic2oGU5c6
Who for your family can take your place?84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkDVmoUwaW
Our debt to them we must never forget.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbvanDgIm0
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The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS5DlMKXFK
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.84Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMIWyBOBEk
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