Families Honor Fallen Soldiers at Pegah Outpost Three Years After Battle

Three years after the battle for Pegah Outpost on October 7th, the families of fallen soldiers Shai Barenz, Dolev Amoyal, and their commander Dekel Suissa returned to the site where they perished. The soldiers, from the 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, were killed defending the outpost on Simchat Torah. A Torah scroll was dedicated in their memory at the outpost, continuing to accompany the soldiers stationed there. The families are also involved in establishing the Pegah Association, dedicated to preserving the soldiers' legacy and sharing their story. The association operates a branded food truck that travels across Israel, visiting IDF bases, memorial events, and community gatherings. This initiative aims to introduce the soldiers' stories to both military personnel and the public, fostering a connection between their memory and younger generations. "We are not just commemorating the fall, but the path they walked. The association is our way of ensuring their names accompany soldiers and children for the next twenty years," stated Eva Barenz, Shai's mother. Aryeh Amit, founder of the Pegah Association, expressed his commitment to honoring the fallen soldiers by sharing their story and legacy with soldiers, children, and communities nationwide.