in memory of

phrase

: made or done to honor someone who has died
The monument is in memory of the soldiers who died in battle on this field.
He donated the painting in memory of his wife.

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Kylo's adoption fee was fully paid for in memory of Jim Ehrig, a fan favorite of Kylo's who passed away. Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Williams runs her nonprofit, Richelle’s Heart, in memory of her mother, Richelle Williams. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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“In memory of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20memory%20of. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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