Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Prisoner of war
  2. 3. A bugle plays this at the end of the day
  3. 8. Outdoor gathering, with hot food
  4. 9. City in New York that is called the birthplace of Memorial Day
  5. 11. commemorative holiday or monument
  6. 13. a formal talk
  7. 14. US equivalent of Prime Minister
  8. 15. circular garland of flowers or leaves
  9. 16. roses
Down
  1. 1. A person who defends his or her country
  2. 4. Memorial Day is considered the start of this vacation season
  3. 5. Bands march in these to remember our fallen hereos
  4. 6. Who we honor on Memorial Day
  5. 7. Location of the American flag on Memorial Day
  6. 10. The state of being free
  7. 12. nationality of people from the USA
  8. 14. Inspired by love for one's country
  9. 16. Symbol of our country