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Memorial Day Word Search

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. The day honors members of the US armed forces who died in service, and the words here are ones of remembrance.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • cemetery
  • flag
  • honor
  • may
  • memory
  • monday
  • parade
  • poppy
  • sacrifice
  • salute
  • service
  • soldier
  • tribute
  • veteran
  • wreath

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Words in the Memorial Day word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

flag
A cloth banner, flown at half-staff until noon.
may
The fifth month, when the holiday falls.
honor
To show deep respect for a person or act.
parade
A public procession marking the day in many towns.
poppy
A red flower worn as a symbol of war remembrance.
wreath
A ring of flowers laid at a grave or monument.
soldier
A member of an army.
memory
Something a person keeps in mind from the past.
service
Time spent working in the armed forces.
veteran
Someone who has served in the military.
monday
The day of the week the holiday always falls on.
salute
A formal hand gesture of military respect.
cemetery
Ground set aside for burying and honoring the dead.
tribute
An act or gift that shows respect and thanks.
sacrifice
Giving up something valuable for others.
ceremony
A formal event held to mark an occasion.
arlington
The national cemetery in Virginia near Washington.
remember
To keep a person or event in mind.
taps
The bugle call played at military funerals.
military
Relating to a country's armed forces.

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