Here are the answers to fill in your crossword puzzle. I have solved them by looking at the clues and matching them to words related to Memorial Day and American symbols.
DOWN
2.
DUTY (Required action or service)
3.
HERO (A person admired for courage)
5.
VETERAN (A person who has served in the army)
8.
GRAVE (A place of burial)
9.
WAR (A conflict between countries)
11.
SUMMER (Season between spring and fall)
12.
FLAG (A banner raised to start a race)
ACROSS
1.
PARADE (A large public procession)
4.
SERVICE (Work done for others)
6.
TAPS (A bugle call signaling lights out)
7.
ARMY (Armed forces of a country)
10.
EAGLE (A large bird of prey)
13.
ANTHEM (A song sung to honor a country)
Final Answer:
DOWN: 2. DUTY, 3. HERO, 5. VETERAN, 8. GRAVE, 9. WAR, 11. SUMMER, 12. FLAG
ACROSS: 1. PARADE, 4. SERVICE, 6. TAPS, 7. ARMY, 10. EAGLE, 13. ANTHEM
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