U.S. Memorial Day

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  1. 2. People who have served in the military.
  2. 3. The act of placing flowers or flags on graves.
  3. 13. The original name of Memorial Day
  4. 14. A traditional event that marks the Memorial Day celebrations.
  5. 16. The military duty or action performed by those honored on Memorial Day.
  6. 18. Giving up something valuable, often associated with military service.
  7. 19. To reflect on the sacrifices made by military personnel.
  8. 21. Flower associated with Memorial Day
  9. 22. Memorial Day is rooted in this, remembering past sacrifices.
  10. 24. A formal event to honor fallen soldiers.
  11. 25. Color associated with the American flag and often worn on Memorial Day.
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  1. 1. Soldiers who are remembered and celebrated on Memorial Day.
  2. 4. The act of honoring those who died in military service.
  3. 5. The attire worn by members of the military.
  4. 6. Place where many fallen soldiers are buried.
  5. 7. Members of the army, often remembered on Memorial Day.
  6. 8. A floral arrangement laid at memorial sites on Memorial Day.
  7. 9. Placed on graves during Memorial Day to honor the fallen.
  8. 10. Memorial Day is a time to visit and decorate these.
  9. 11. A feeling of pride and devotion to one's country.
  10. 12. A key event that many soldiers lost their lives in.
  11. 15. The core value protected by those who served in the military.
  12. 17. A concept that Memorial Day upholds by remembering sacrifices made.
  13. 20. The month in which Memorial Day is observed.
  14. 23. An act or statement that honors someone’s contributions.