Nahal Brigade Commander Honors Fallen Soldiers, Vows Victory
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Colonel Arik Moyal, commander of the Nahal Brigade, led a ceremony commemorating three years since the October 7th attacks. He honored fallen soldiers, including his own brother, and emphasized the brigade's ongoing commitment to fighting and supporting bereaved families, vowing victory over their enemies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Nahal Brigade commander led a ceremony honoring fallen soldiers from October 7th.
- Colonel Arik Moyal spoke of personal and national loss, and ongoing war efforts.
- He recalled Major Ido Shani's actions and words on the day of the attack.
- Moyal pledged continued support for bereaved families and vowed victory.
- The ceremony marked three years since the start of the 'Takumah' war.
A special ceremony marking three years since the October 7th Hamas attacks was held today at the Nahal Brigade's memorial, led by Brigade Commander Colonel Arik Moyal and attended by commanders, soldiers, and families. Colonel Moyal addressed the attendees, reflecting on the events of October 7th and the ongoing war. He recalled the words of Major Ido Shani, deputy commander of the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, who declared at 6:43 AM while commanding the Kerem Shalom sector, "War, it's happening again, we are at war. Everyone defended their sector, kill terrorists, good luck." Moyal noted that many lives were saved due to Shani's actions, but the brigade has suffered significant losses since that day, including commanders and fighters, with many wounded in body and soul, some of whom have not yet returned home.
Moyal also shared his personal grief, mentioning that his brother Shaul was killed in a clash in Lebanon two years ago, along with five other reserve fighters from the Nahal Brigade. He stated that the ceremony commemorates three years since the "Takumah" war, which began on October 7th, 2023, a day remembered with pain, failure, and uncertainty, but also with heroism, determination, and fighting spirit from civilians, fighters, and commanders. He emphasized that this is not a day of private mourning but one of national remembrance of the heroism displayed that day.
The commander asserted that since October 7th, the IDF, and particularly the Nahal Brigade, have been working tirelessly in all missions with determination, initiative, excellence, and courage. He pledged that the brigade will continue to support the families of the fallen and the wounded, learning from the legacy of those who fell. Moyal expressed his belief that he sees in the eyes of the soldiers and commanders a faith in the righteousness of their path and a commitment to the state and its citizens. He concluded by stating that the fallen heroes have left a clear path towards victory over their enemies, and that no other outcome will be acceptable.
