fallen warrior
Hero who died
A fallen warrior is a soldier or fighter who has died in battle.
The phrase carries honorific weight, implying sacrifice and courage rather than mere death: a memorial to fallen warriors, We honor our fallen warriors.
It appears frequently in military ceremonies, eulogies, and patriotic rhetoric.
The term extends to anyone who dies fighting for a cause.
- soldierArmed forces member
- heroOne admired for courage
- slainKilled, often violently
- battleArmed military engagement
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
ultimate sacrifice · memorial · tomb · honor · grave · hallowed ground · war memorial · sword · shield · blood · glory · band of brothers · comrade · death · valiant · battlefield · mourning · laying to rest