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.)
DEATH OF A QUIET SOLDIER
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSktgryzdm
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lS3HzNQls
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZ3EeguvQv
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJRpd5ozk58
They would name a field airport in your name,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIXlrVIvH1
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdkKsRctqVy
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZeXsKO5sNi
I only know that I am in your debt,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqyLZSIJk7
Who for your family can take your place?112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPG7X6irP3
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB0io2CJ94u
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.112Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpldZOyl1Z
and then Add to home screen.