Beitar Jerusalem Honors 122 Fans Murdered on October 7
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Beitar Jerusalem Football Club held a memorial ceremony for 122 fans murdered on October 7 or killed in the ensuing war. A new memorial wall with QR codes to their life stories was unveiled at the team's training complex. Club owner Barak Abramov and goalkeeper Miguel Silva addressed the attendees, including bereaved families, with the mayor of Jerusalem also present.
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- Beitar Jerusalem honored 122 fans murdered on October 7 or killed in the war.
- A memorial wall with QR codes to life stories was unveiled at the club's training complex.
- Club owner Barak Abramov pledged ongoing support for bereaved families.
- Goalkeeper Miguel Silva shared his personal experiences from October 7.
- The ceremony was attended by bereaved families, club officials, and the Mayor of Jerusalem.
Beitar Jerusalem Football Club held a moving memorial ceremony at its training complex in Beit Vagan to commemorate 122 of its fans who were murdered in the Hamas massacre on October 7 and who fell during the subsequent war. The ceremony was attended by bereaved families, club owner Barak Abramov, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and club representatives.
A central feature of the event was the inauguration of a special memorial wall at the entrance to the youth department, bearing the names of the 122 fans. Each name is accompanied by a QR code linking to the life story of the individual. The wall's location was chosen so that young players would be exposed daily to the stories of heroism and sacrifice.
Abramov emphasized the club's identity as a family and his personal commitment to honoring the fallen and supporting their families. He pledged that bereaved families would continue to receive free entry to club matches, expressing hope that on-field successes would offer them moments of solace. He stated that the memory of the fans would remain an integral part of the club's identity.
Team goalkeeper Miguel Silva shared his personal experiences from October 7, describing how the events changed his worldview and expressing deep appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives. He pledged his support to the bereaved families.
Mitav Journo, sister of Karin Journo, who was murdered at the Nova music festival, spoke on behalf of the families, detailing their ongoing struggle with loss. She thanked the club for a commemoration that highlights not only the circumstances of their loved ones' deaths but also their personalities and lives. Mayor Lion assured that Jerusalem would continue to stand by the families and memorialize the fallen.
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