Beitar Jerusalem FC Unveils Memorial Wall for 122 Fans Killed Since October 7
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Beitar Jerusalem FC dedicated a memorial wall to 122 fans killed since October 7, with attendance from Mayor Moshe Lion and bereaved families. The wall features QR codes linking to each fan's life story, aiming to preserve their memory for future generations. Club owner Barak Abramov and goalkeeper Miguel Silva spoke at the event, sharing personal reflections and commitments to the victims' families.
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- Beitar Jerusalem FC dedicated a memorial wall to 122 fans killed since October 7.
- The wall features QR codes linking to the life stories of each fan.
- Mayor Moshe Lion and club owner Barak Abramov attended the ceremony.
- Goalkeeper Miguel Silva stated October 7 changed his life.
- The club is providing free game access to the bereaved families.
Beitar Jerusalem FC inaugurated a memorial wall at its training complex in Beit Vagan on Thursday, honoring 122 of the club's fans who were killed or fell since the October 7 attacks and during the ongoing conflict. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Moshe Lion and bereaved families.
The wall, erected last week at the entrance to the club's youth department, lists the names of the 122 fans. Each name is accompanied by a QR code that links to the story of their lives, a feature intended to educate the club's young players about the fans' legacies.
Club owner Barak Abramov addressed the families, stating his personal commitment to honoring the fans' memory and ensuring their stories are accessible. He emphasized that Beitar Jerusalem is the club that has suffered the most casualties and expressed hope for better days ahead, promising free game access for the families and assuring them that the club's commitment to remembrance would continue regardless of management changes.
Goalkeeper Miguel Silva shared his personal experience, noting that October 7 changed his life and that he witnessed and understood the reality of the situation in Israel. He expressed gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives and offered his love and support to the families.
Mayor Moshe Lion spoke of the 122 individuals, their dreams, and their love for the team and Jerusalem. He highlighted Beitar Jerusalem's actions immediately after October 7, including assisting people with housing and providing lifetime season tickets to bereaved families. The mayor pledged the city's ongoing support to the families.
