Israeli Multidimensional Unit Holds Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The Israeli Multidimensional Unit (888) held its annual memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers last week at Tel Nof Airbase. Led by Commander Colonel Yishai Ruzilio, the event honored soldiers lost in combat, including Captain Yonatan (Johnny) Kerem. Bereaved families and unit members attended, with speakers emphasizing remembrance, renewal, and the unit's ongoing operational and technological advancements.
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- The Israeli Multidimensional Unit (888) held its annual memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers last week.
- Colonel Yishai Ruzilio and Brigadier General Tal Ashur attended the ceremony at Tel Nof Airbase.
- Shi Kerem, father of fallen soldier Captain Yonatan (Johnny) Kerem, spoke on behalf of bereaved families.
- The ceremony's theme was "strengths of renewal," drawing inspiration from the memory of the fallen.
- The Multidimensional Unit will soon lead a new operational-technological corps in the IDF.
- The unit has been actively fighting on all fronts since the war began.
The annual memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the Multidimensional Unit (888) was held last week at Tel Nof Airbase. The ceremony was led by the unit's commander, Colonel Yishai Ruzilio, and attended by the Head of the Security Division, Brigadier General Tal Ashur, as well as bereaved families, past and present unit commanders, and soldiers.
Shi Kerem, father of fallen soldier Captain Yonatan (Johnny) Kerem, spoke on behalf of the bereaved families. He drew a parallel between the biblical story of Noah and the personal experience of loss, emphasizing the need to find strength to rebuild after devastation. "Every bereaved family knows its private flood, the world that changed in an instant, the pain and longing that do not disappear even as years pass," Kerem stated. He highlighted the importance of commemoration, noting that it helps, uplifts, and provides purpose, offering a significant boost to the families. He expressed confidence that the unit's continued dedication and commitment to the mission, love for the homeland, and camaraderie demonstrate that the sacrifices of his son and other fallen soldiers were not in vain, as they continue their path and bridge the gap between destruction and revival.
Colonel Ruzilio addressed the theme of "strengths of renewal" for this year's ceremony, explaining that strength is drawn from the memory of the fallen. He described memory in Israel as a living imperative for action and progress. Ruzilio noted that the Multidimensional Unit has been fighting on all fronts since the start of the war, acting as vanguards to harm enemy capabilities and protect Israeli citizens. He also announced that in a few months, the unit will lead the operational-technological effort in the IDF with the establishment of a new corps designed to stay ahead of the enemy in operational effectiveness. He concluded by stating that the unit draws strength from the memory of the fallen, from the families, from the connection between past, present, and future, and from unity, expressing hope and prayer for a better and safer reality for Israel.
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