Red, White & Clued: A Memorial Day Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Red flower symbolizing the blood shed by soldiers in war
  2. 7. A term for military duty or commitment to one's country
  3. 9. Union General in the Civil War and U.S. President known for victory and reconstruction efforts
  4. 11. Place where a person is buried, often decorated on Memorial Day
  5. 13. The original name for Memorial Day
  6. 15. Solemn tune played at military funerals and Memorial Day ceremonies
  7. 16. A public procession often held to celebrate and remember military service
  8. 18. The act of honoring someone or something with a ceremony or tribute
  9. 19. A value protected by the sacrifices of military personnel
Down
  1. 1. Love and devotion to one's country
  2. 2. A person who serves in the Army
  3. 3. What we show to those who served and died for our country
  4. 4. The ultimate act of giving one’s life in service to others or a cause
  5. 5. Site of a major Civil War battle and Lincoln’s famous address
  6. 6. Famous national cemetery where many U.S. service members are buried
  7. 8. Brass instrument used to play military calls like “Taps”
  8. 10. U.S. President who gave the Gettysburg Address, honoring fallen soldiers
  9. 12. Someone who has served in the military
  10. 14. Raised and lowered in ceremonies to honor the nation and its heroes
  11. 17. The act of keeping the memory of the fallen alive