Memorial Day Kids

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Across
  1. 1. This flies at half-staff to show respect.
  2. 3. A fun way families eat together outside on Memorial Day.
  3. 5. The country Memorial Day is celebrated in.
  4. 6. What soldiers help protect by keeping our country safe.
  5. 8. A brave person who helps or protects others.
  6. 9. Bands play this during parades.
  7. 11. The day of the week Memorial Day is always on.
  8. 12. This flag color stands for purity and peace.
  9. 14. The season that begins after Memorial Day.
  10. 16. A group of soldiers who protect our country.
  11. 17. One of the flag’s colors (also for courage!).
Down
  1. 1. These are placed on soldiers’ graves.
  2. 2. Another flag color (represents justice).
  3. 3. A word to describe soldiers who fought for us.
  4. 4. You’ll find these on the American flag.
  5. 6. A fun meal outside with family or friends.
  6. 7. What we do to show we remember and care.
  7. 10. A sad song played for fallen soldiers.
  8. 13. Where a soldier might be buried and remembered.
  9. 15. The month we celebrate Memorial Day.