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.
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.)

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May 30, 2016