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O, the sacrifice of a soldier the masses ne'er shall know 'cept those oppressed who saw him draw his arrow taut to bow. For only those who suffer grasp the soldier's will to fight the fortitude, the courage keen their victor who stalks the night. Yea, the mighty fall from time to time still, the oppressed will defend: Ne'er a profession so noble as to ensure the freedom of men. |
The following poem was written on 17 Oct 2007 following the memorial service of Justin Monschke, a Green Beret who died on a mission a few days earlier. This is dedicated to the men of the Special Forces.