Father Recounts Loss of Son and Wife in Hamas Attack
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Doron, whose son Guy and wife Michal were murdered by Hamas in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7th, spoke about his profound loss and the enduring spirit of his family. He shared memories of their positive influence and resilience, noting that his own survival was due to being abroad at the time of the attack. Doron finds solace in attending football games, Guy's passion, and is involved in memorial projects, including building a house in Greece and establishing a winery in Kfar Aza, to honor their memory and support the kibbutz's revival.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Doron Admoni lost his son Guy and wife Michal in the October 7th Hamas attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza.
- He described Guy and Michal as sources of light and optimism, with Michal being a role model for resilience.
- Doron was in the U.S. with his daughter and granddaughter during the attack, which saved his life.
- He now attends football games, a shared passion with Guy, and finds it both painful and comforting.
- Memorial projects include building a house in Greece and establishing a winery in Kfar Aza.
Doron, father of Guy Admoni and husband of Michal, who were murdered in their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7th, shared his grief and memories in an interview with "5 Baavir - Ha'chadar Ha'chadasch." He described the ongoing difficulty of attending memorial ceremonies and learning to live with the daily loss.
Doron remembered Guy and Michal as individuals who radiated light and positivity. Michal, who became disabled 20 years prior, was an inspiration for her resilience and choice to embrace life, a lesson she passed on to Guy. Friends called Guy "their lighthouse," and he was known as a natural leader, even as an officer. Doron expressed that their smiles and optimism are what he misses most.
Doron recounted that he was in the United States with his daughter and infant granddaughter, having traveled there a week before the attack, which saved his life. He received news of the unfolding tragedy late Friday night, San Francisco time, and gradually understood the extent of the horror as he lost contact with his family. He later learned that Guy and Michal were found embracing in their safe room, and upon his return to Israel, found them shot.
He shared a poignant memory of attending a football derby with Guy a week before the attack, a ritual they shared before games. Despite the team's loss, Guy expressed optimism about seeing Hapoel win the championship. Doron now attends games alone, sitting in Guy's seat, and finds himself crying, wishing Guy could have witnessed the team's recent successes. To honor their memory, the family has completed building a house in Greece that Michal had planned, and they intend to establish a winery in Kfar Aza as a symbol of remembrance and the kibbutz's revival.
Doron mentioned bringing the EuroCup trophy to Guy's grave, calling it a moving full-circle moment. He acknowledged the ongoing pain of not seeing his loved ones but emphasized the family's commitment to choosing life and continuing their work, inspired by Guy and Michal's spirit. He finds solace in attending games, describing it as a few hours of peace and happiness, and participates in a support group that he calls a "distraction."
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