Memorial Day

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Across
  1. 1. devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
  2. 6. an outdoor gathering usually serving hotdogs, hamburgers, wings or other grilled food
  3. 7. distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization
  4. 9. current members of our armed forces
  5. 10. traditional end-of-day bugle melody also played at funerals
  6. 12. birthplace of Memorial Day located in the state of New York
  7. 13. a formal military gesture of respect
  8. 15. National Cemetary honoring our veterans
  9. 16. bright red flowers used as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in war
  10. 17. a firearm farewell used at Armed Forces funerals
Down
  1. 2. the three colors of the American Flag
  2. 3. outdoor food gatherings sometimes carried in a basket
  3. 4. to give up something important/valued for the sake of other considerations
  4. 5. event includes: high school bands, floats & more
  5. 8. customs or beliefs passed on from generation to generation
  6. 11. National day of remembrance of those who died in military service to the U.S.
  7. 14. our founding fathers believed it was worth fighting for
  8. 18. associated with Betsy Ross it's a star-studded blue field with red and white stripes