1The city council voted to erect a memorial to the victims of the natural disaster, which would be unveiled on the anniversary of the tragedy.
2Is it not contradictory to hold a memorial service for a historical figure whose actions were widely regarded as morally reprehensible?
3The memorial fund established in her name has provided scholarships to hundreds of students over the past decade.
4Critics argued that the memorial statue was not an accurate representation of the historical figure it was intended to commemorate.
5There is a long tradition of memorial architecture in many cultures, from ancient mausoleums to modern-day war memorials.