Across

3. a formal act of observance
4. to honor the memory of by some a formal ceremony or observance
5. an object erected to serve as a reminder of some person or even
8. exempt from external control or regulation
11. something that is not in one’s understanding or knowledge
12. being committed or faithful to ideals or one’s obligations

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1. a person engaged in military service
2. a political state or nation
4. for burying tombs or funeral urns
5. something designed to commemorate or preserve the memory of a something
6. a gift or service given in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
7. a circular band of flowers or foliage that serves as an ornament for decoration
9. showing respect of others; personal integrity or commitment
10. a group of soldiers