The following is based on an actual mission by special operators behind enemy lines -- quiet soldiers all that go on the most dangerous missions without fanfare, news coverage, or acknowledgment other than by their brothers and sisters in arms. Heroes one and all.
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Behind enemy lines you gave your life,
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,
And brought your body back to family.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
Later in a ritual of their own,
They would name a field airport in your name,
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,
Their memory now your eternal flame.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,
I only know that I am in your debt,
Who for your family can take your place?
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
Rest in peace, all quiet soldiers, heroes all.
I'll always see you in the flag you never let fall.
Song accessible free of charge at https://suno.com/s/dt6cQremmQSHy13B
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026 at 7:08 PM UTC
The following is based on an actual mission by special operators behind enemy lines -- quiet soldiers all that go on the most dangerous missions without fanfare, news coverage, or acknowledgment other than by their brothers and sisters in arms. Heroes one and all.
___________________________________________
Behind enemy lines you gave your life,
The risks you knew and embraced willingly,
Red, black and green berets fought by your side,
And brought your body back to family.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
Later in a ritual of their own,
They would name a field airport in your name,
And honor you, your brothers, far from home,
Their memory now your eternal flame.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
I do not know your rank, your name, your face,
I only know that I am in your debt,
Who for your family can take your place?
Our debt to them we must never forget.
The freedom I enjoy comes thanks to you,
And all who serve with honor, proud and true.
Rest in peace, all quiet soldiers, heroes all.
I'll always see you in the flag you never let fall.
Song accessible free of charge at https://suno.com/s/dt6cQremmQSHy13B
Original sonnet and new lyrics (C) Victor D. Lopez 2011, 2026. All rights reserved.
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