memorial
A memorial is an event, a location, or a structure that honors a person or a group of people who have left a lasting impression on others.
- A memorial service was held last week for a police officer who died while on duty.
- The police officer was memorialized at a special service. (The word “memorialize” is a verb.)
- Memorial services are held at funeral homes, churches, or public meeting areas when someone dies.
| The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. was built in honor of Abraham Lincoln. |  |
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| Special cemeteries for soldiers are memorials for people who have given their lives for their country. |  |
| Many memorials include the names of people who have died. |  |
| The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin memorializes the millions of innocent civilians who were killed by the Nazis during World War II. |  |
| The 911 Memorial in New York City memorializes the thousands of innocent people who were killed by Al Qaeda. |  |
| Some memorials feature an eternal flame that is never extinguished. (The fire never goes out.) |  |