roll of honor

1. A list of names of soldiers or police officers who died, especially during active duty. It's humbling to see the great roll of honor stretch around the block. To think that so many sacrificed their lives to protect our country.

2. A list of names of people who are honored for their deeds or accomplishments. The brilliant mathematician is being added to the country's roll of honor of people who had the greatest impact upon modern life.

roll of honour

1 a list of those who have died in battle. 2 a list of people whose deeds or achievements, typically in sport, are honoured.

See also: honour, of, roll

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Too learn more about the Roll of Honor and view the book-in-progress, visit www.rollofhonorclintonma.org.

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While speaking to Day and Night at the Classic Rock Roll of Honor, the 64-year-old musician also said that he is remarkably un-rock 'n' roll when it comes to behaviour normally associated with life on the road.

Brian May credits clean-living ways for long and prosperous career

Dunfee by having her name inscribed on the ACEI Roll of Honor, and adding her name to the Book of Remembrances.

Distinguished Educator named to the ACEI Roll of Honor

Witt was inducted into the Enlisted Combat Aircrew Roll of Honor aboard the Yorktown (CV 10) museum at Patriots Point, S.C., on Veterans Day 2000.

ROLL OF HONOR INDUCTEE

Kwapil Memorial Award for major achievement to Sandra Kimberley Hall, former library director, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson; the Agnes Henebry Roll of Honor Award to Robert H.

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