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,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5iJIQbVjYp
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DEPs58wLq
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRAVKjRa1y
And brought your body back to family.
Later in a ritual of their own,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtkeKn5AYU
They would name a field airport in your name,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS35Vu966MK
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqYa0CbtEv
Their memory now your eternal flame.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjW0h4EQs1x
I only know that I am in your debt,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlqOuWgT5Sc
Who for your family can take your place?355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7z3h8H6tri
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG3QZyVa2zc
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.355Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7bTjeE2zKx
and then Add to home screen.