Veterans Day Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. to treat with respect.
  2. 4. a member of a highly-trained military unit.
  3. 6. soldiers trained to fight at sea; a group of ships designed to fight at sea and to defend their country from attacks by sea.
  4. 7. to think of someone or something.
  5. 10. to protect from danger; a person who protects other people or property from danger.
  6. 11. a service person injured, killed, or lost in military action.
  7. 12. a gift or speech given as a display of respect and appreciation.
  8. 18. to drive danger away from; to fight to protect people, property, or ideals.
  9. 19. to suffer injury or loss for the sake of a cause.
  10. 21. a burial place.
  11. 22. soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
  12. 24. truce; an agreement to temporarily suspend hostilities.
  13. 25. to guard; to defend; to shield from danger.
Down
  1. 1. a man or woman serving in the military.
  2. 3. mental or moral strength to withstand danger and difficulties.
  3. 5. bravery; courage in the face of danger.
  4. 8. combat between two parties; to fight or struggle.
  5. 9. the ability to enjoy civil and political liberty; the absence of slavery or outside control.
  6. 13. having or showing courage.
  7. 14. a state of quiet; the absence of war or conflict.
  8. 15. a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war, especially on land.
  9. 16. complete quiet.
  10. 17. a small orangish-red flower referred to in the poem "In Flanders Field" and often associated with Veterans Day.
  11. 20. an individual who has served in the armed forces.
  12. 23. a group of soldiers.