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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.
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- Special cemeteries for soldiers are memorials for people who have given their lives for their country.
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- Many memorials include the names of people who have died.
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- The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin memorializes the millions of innocent civilians who were killed by the Nazis during World War II.
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- The 911 Memorial in New York City memorializes the thousands of innocent people who were killed by Al Qaeda.
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- Some memorials feature an eternal flame that is never extinguished. (The fire never goes out.)
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May 30, 2016
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