in memory of

1. As a reminder of or memorial to. For example, In memory of Grandma we put flowers on her grave every Easter, or In memory of our happy times here we've planted a little garden. [First half of 1300s]

Example Sentences

A city school is launching a swimming project in memory of a teenager who died after getting into difficulty at a lake.

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Nottingham Forest have held a minute's silence in memory of teenager Joshua Travis who was fatally hit by a train in Nottinghamshire.

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A bilingual poem written in memory of Kory by author, poet and school friend Brennig Davies will also be read.

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A bereaved mother says she had abuse shouted at her as she put up her Christmas lights display in memory of her late daughter "because it was only November".

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Alfie's Arc in Leigh Park, Havant, is a community hub set up last year by Lianne Hutchins and her family, in memory of her son Alfie who died of brain cancer aged seven.

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