Hapoel Jerusalem Inaugurates "Fallen Stand" Honoring 46 Supporters
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Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club inaugurated a "Fallen Stand" honoring 46 supporters killed in wars and terror attacks. The new stand bears their names, serving as a permanent memorial. The club hosted bereaved families before the game, emphasizing its commitment to preserving their loved ones' memory. The initiative aims to ensure a continuous symbolic presence for the fallen fans.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club opened a "Fallen Stand" to honor 46 supporters.
- The stand is dedicated to fans who died in Israeli wars and terror attacks.
- The new memorial features the names of the 46 fallen supporters.
- Bereaved families were invited to see the memorial before a league game.
- The club's CEO stressed the commitment to the families and preserving memory.
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club held a moving ceremony at the Arena Hall on Tuesday evening, inaugurating its new "Fallen Stand" (Yatzi'at Ha'Noflim) in memory of 46 supporters who lost their lives in Israel's wars and terror attacks. The initiative aims to ensure their memory remains an integral part of the club.
The new stand bears the names of the 46 fallen fans, serving as a permanent memorial within the arena. Before the league game against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the club hosted over 100 bereaved family members, who were the first to see the special project dedicated to their loved ones.
Hapoel Jerusalem explained that the initiative's goal is to give the fallen a continuous symbolic presence at the team's games, emphasizing that the connection between the club and its supporters does not end with their passing. "Their place with us will remain forever," the club stated.
Oren Arieli, CEO of Hapoel Jerusalem, highlighted the project's importance and the club's deep commitment to the bereaved families. He stated that the memorial corner reflects the community values the team is built upon and the desire to preserve the fans' memory over the years. Arieli assured that the club would continue to support the families, honor their loved ones, and maintain contact with them.
The ceremony transformed the basketball evening into a moment of profound significance, reminding attendees that behind the team's colors and love for sports lie life stories, families, and memories that will forever be part of Hapoel Jerusalem.
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