Kiryat Ono Marks Three Years Since October 7th Massacre
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Kiryat Ono held a municipal memorial ceremony at the Heroes' Garden to mark three years since the October 7th massacre, honoring 15 local residents killed or fallen in the ensuing war. Mayor Michal Rosenstein and Sigal Khalifa, Chairwoman of the Bereaved Families Forum, addressed the attendees, emphasizing community support and remembrance. Singer Daniel Weiss, who lost his parents on October 7th, performed songs of remembrance, concluding with a joint performance of "To Cry for You" with the "Young Ones of Ono" youth ensemble.
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- Kiryat Ono held a memorial ceremony for 15 residents lost on October 7th and in the war.
- Mayor Michal Rosenstein stressed community support for bereaved families.
- Sigal Khalifa called for continued remembrance and building a unified society.
- Singer Daniel Weiss, who lost his parents, performed songs of grief and remembrance.
- The ceremony concluded with a joint performance and the singing of Hatikvah.
Residents of Kiryat Ono, bereaved families, public officials, and community representatives gathered at the Heroes' Garden for a moving municipal memorial ceremony commemorating three years since the October 7th massacre. The ceremony honored 15 city residents who fell in the "Swords of Iron" war battles or were murdered in the attack. Among those remembered were Colonel Assaf Hamami, Staff Sergeant First Class Barak Daniel Halperin, Lieutenant Yoav Meilav, Staff Sergeant Shir Yam Amar, Reserve Master Sergeant Adi Shani, Captain Alon Shutzpak, Master Sergeant Roi Sasson, Gaia Khalifa, Livnat Levy, Hadas Prinz, Savion Chen Kyper, Daniel Levy Ludmir, Livanat Levy, Livanat Levy, and Moshe Daduush. The event began with a moment of silence, followed by prayers including Yizkor, Kaddish, and El Maleh Rachamim.
Mayor Michal Rosenstein spoke about the city's profound loss and emphasized the community's commitment to supporting bereaved families. Sigal Khalifa, Chairwoman of the Bereaved Families Forum, urged the continuation of telling the stories of the fallen and murdered, building a more unified society, and upholding mutual responsibility. A significant part of the ceremony featured singer Daniel Weiss, who lost his parents in the October 7th attack. Weiss shared his personal story through words and music, performing songs of remembrance, longing, and pain.
Towards the end of the ceremony, Weiss joined the "Young Ones of Ono" youth ensemble for a rendition of "To Cry for You." The evening concluded with the singing of Hatikvah. The event was produced and hosted by Oren Halali, Director of Culture and Events at the Kiryat Ono Community Center, alongside Einat Hollander.