Young Footballer Dies at 12 After Battling Illness
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Aviv Angel, a 12-year-old youth player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, died after a battle with a serious illness. The football club and his school, Yitzhak Navon, mourned his passing. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich had previously called Aviv a "true hero of life." His funeral was scheduled for the evening of his death.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva youth player Aviv Angel died at age 12 after a serious illness.
- The football club and Aviv's school community are mourning his untimely death.
- Mayor Ruvik Danilovich had previously praised Aviv as a "true hero of life."
- Aviv's funeral was scheduled for the evening of his passing in Be'er Sheva.
- His mother thanked the mayor for sharing her son's inspiring story.
Aviv Angel, a 12-year-old youth player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, has passed away after a difficult battle with a serious illness. His death has cast a pall over the football club and the local community.
Angel joined Hapoel Be'er Sheva's youth division for the 2024/25 season, playing for the pre-academy team. He was also a dedicated fan of the club. Hapoel Be'er Sheva expressed deep sorrow over his passing at such a young age, emphasizing his fight against illness and his place within the club's family, stating, "Dear Aviv, you will always be part of our family."
Aviv also attended the Yitzhak Navon school in Be'er Sheva, where the school community mourned his loss. He was remembered as a beloved child, characterized by his joy and optimism. The school community expressed its grief over the passing of Aviv Baruch Angel, a former student, stating his memory will remain with them.
The funeral was scheduled for the evening of his passing at 9:00 PM at the new cemetery in Be'er Sheva. The messages of condolence highlighted the sorrow over the loss of his young life and offered support to his grieving family.
Previously, Aviv's story had garnered attention from Be'er Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich. On May 8, Danilovich met with the then 12-year-old Aviv, describing him as a "true hero of life" in an inspiring post. He thanked Aviv's father, Yoni, for sharing his son's story. Aviv's mother, Ksenia Angel, thanked the mayor for sharing her son's story, noting it provided strength to other children. Now, with his passing, the football club, school community, and those around him are bidding farewell to Aviv Angel, leaving behind a grieving family as the club and community honor his memory.
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