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.

Examples of in memory of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the evening’s most notable moments was when Gomez introduced the inaugural Katherine Short Legacy Award in memory of Katherine, a clinical social worker who died by suicide in February at age 42. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Before the game between the Packers and Bears, two teams that share a rivalry dating to 1921, the Packers showed their class by showing their opponents great respect in memory of Ditka. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

At the suggestion of local philanthropists Mark and Robin Seigle, members were planning to donate any funding left beyond the above to create an arts scholarship at ECC in memory of Jones and Hamilton Wings. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

The show originated as an idea by CAA’s Community & Impact (formerly CAA Foundation) in memory of Huvane. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in memory of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove