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Two Soldiers Remembered: Sacrifice and Courage in Conflict

4/23/2026

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Fridman Honors Sacrifice

Shachar Fridman, a 21-year-old paratrooper, was killed in Gaza after returning to service to protect fellow soldiers during the October 2023 conflict.
His sister described him as compassionate and guided by kindness and support.
St.-Sgt. Oriya Ayimalk Goshen's mother said her son was killed in January 2024 during a hostage-rescue operation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers.

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Brand's Emotional Tribute

Yonatan Yosef Brand, who died in Gaza, left a diary entry his family shared before Yom Hazikaron 2025.
The diary shows Brand's deep emotional connection to Memorial Day and his commitment to Israel.
He reflects on the day's difficulty and says he often feels unworthy of fallen soldiers' sacrifices.
He emphasizes striving for personal growth and living by his values despite war, to honor the fallen.

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Fridman Honors Sacrifice

Shachar Fridman, a 21-year-old paratrooper, was killed in Gaza after returning to service to protect fellow soldiers during the October 2023 conflict.
His sister described him as compassionate and guided by kindness and support.
St.-Sgt. Oriya Ayimalk Goshen's mother said her son was killed in January 2024 during a hostage-rescue operation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers.

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