ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

War memorial

Okay kiddo, so have you heard about a war? It's like a really big fight between two or more countries or groups of people. Sometimes, unfortunately, a lot of people die in wars.

Now, imagine after the war ends, people want to remember all the brave soldiers who fought for their country and lost their lives. They don't want to forget them and they want to make sure their sacrifice is never going to be forgotten.

So, they build a special place called a war memorial. It can be a big statue, a monument, or a building with names written on it. It's a place where people can come and remember the soldiers who fought and died in the war.

People often put flowers, wreaths, or other things to show respect and honor to the soldiers. It's like saying "Thank you for your service and sacrifice."

War memorials are important because they help us remember the past and the people who made sacrifices for our freedom and safety. They remind us to appreciate what we have and to respect those who gave their lives for it.