ESL Fast 365 Essays #13 Memorial Day – A Holiday to Remember Fallen Soldiers

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. memorial
    a recognition of meritorious service
    Memorial Day is a United States holiday to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces.
  2. cemetery
    a tract of land used for burials
    Memorial Day is commemorated by ceremonies in cemeteries across the country.
  3. commemorate
    call to remembrance
    Memorial Day is commemorated by ceremonies in cemeteries across the country.
  4. personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
    Arlington is a military cemetery, meaning only military personnel are buried there.
  5. officially
    in an authoritative role
    However, the holiday wasn't officially called Memorial Day until 1967.
  6. deceased
    someone who is no longer alive
    On Decoration Day people used to "decorate" the graves of deceased soldiers with flags and flowers.
  7. military
    the armed forces of a nation
    The armed forces include all branches of the U.S. military.
  8. mourning
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
    This is considered a sign of mourning.
  9. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
    There are also parades in honor of fallen service people held in different towns and cities.
  10. concert
    a performance of music by players or singers
    There is also a national Memorial Day concert that takes place on the lawn of the U.S.
  11. height
    distance from the base of something to its top
    Another Memorial Day tradition is flying the U.S. flag at half staff until noon, meaning it is flown at half its normal height.
  12. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    Arlington is a military cemetery, meaning only military personnel are buried there.
  13. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    The armed forces include all branches of the U.S. military.
  14. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
    Many people also host barbecues on Memorial Day weekend.
  15. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    Civil War when a holiday, Decoration Day, was established to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers who died.
  16. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
    Memorial Day is commemorated by ceremonies in cemeteries across the country.
  17. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
    Memorial Day has its roots in the U.S.
  18. staff
    a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    Another Memorial Day tradition is flying the U.S. flag at half staff until noon, meaning it is flown at half its normal height.
  19. bury
    place in a grave or tomb
    Arlington is a military cemetery, meaning only military personnel are buried there.
  20. considered
    carefully weighed
    This is considered a sign of mourning.
  21. guard
    watch over or shield from danger or harm
    Those branches are Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
  22. raise
    move upwards
    The flag is raised to its full height after noon as a sign that the military will rise up despite the loss.
  23. serve
    devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
    Memorial Day is a United States holiday to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces.
Created on Tue Sep 22 05:59:32 EDT 2020

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