helmet – n. a hard hat that is worn to protect your head
teary-eyed – adj. having eyes that are wet with tears
trophy – n. a prize or award; using the equipment of a defeated army as a memorial of victory
sovereignty – n. the power of a state or area to govern itself
homage – n. something done to honor someone or something
closure – n. a feeling that a bad experience has ended and that you can start to live again in a calm and normal way
auction – n. a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most