IDF Honors Fallen Soldiers of the Barak Brigade
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The IDF's Barak Armored Brigade held its annual memorial ceremony on the Golan Heights, honoring 368 fallen soldiers. Major General Rafi Milo acknowledged the sacrifices made, particularly on October 7th, and emphasized the ongoing mission to protect Israel. Gali Sidi, widow of a fallen officer, spoke about the brigade's supportive community. Colonel Mikky Sharvit reported that brigade units are actively engaged in combat operations in Lebanon.
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- IDF's Barak Armored Brigade held annual memorial ceremony on Golan Heights for 368 fallen soldiers.
- Major General Rafi Milo honored sacrifices, including those on October 7th, and stressed ongoing mission.
- Gali Sidi, widow of Lt. Col. Oren Sidi, highlighted the brigade's role as a supportive 'home' for families.
- Colonel Mikky Sharvit stated brigade units are actively fighting in Lebanon against northern threats.
- The ceremony marked the first large gathering at the Wall of Remembrance since major combat began.
The IDF's Barak Armored Brigade held its annual memorial ceremony at the brigade's Heritage, Memory, and Heroism Center on the Golan Heights. The event brought together active soldiers, command officers, veterans, wounded personnel, and families of fallen soldiers. The ceremony was led by Major General Rafi Milo, Commander of the Northern Command, alongside Brigadier General Iftah Nurkin, Commander of the 36th Division; Brigadier General Or Volozinsky, Chief Officer of the Armored Corps; and Colonel Mikky Sharvit, the current commander of the 188th Brigade, according to the military.
This was the first large-scale in-person gathering at the brigade's Wall of Remembrance since the start of major combat operations three years ago. Army leadership emphasized the continuity of generations and the historical resilience of tank crews from Israel's early wars to current operations. Major General Milo addressed the attendees, honoring the sacrifice of the 368 fallen soldiers of the brigade. He acknowledged the "heaviest lessons" of October 7th, when soldiers defended the country's southern borders against Hamas.
Milo noted that the memorial has been updated with new names of defenders, whose service serves as a moral compass for the entire army. He stated that the security forces' mission continues with unwavering resolve to protect the homeland. Gali Sidi, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Oren Sidi, who commanded the 74th Battalion and fell in 2007, spoke on behalf of the families. She described the Barak Brigade as a "home" where veterans' families support those who have recently lost loved ones, providing mutual support during difficult times.
Colonel Mikky Sharvit provided an operational update, stating that brigade units are continuously engaged on the front lines. Battalions of the 188th Brigade are conducting operations deep within Lebanon to neutralize threats to the country's northern borders. He quoted a historical document, "The Warrior's Testament," by Yom Kippur War hero David Izraeli, reminding attendees of the fallen soldiers' charge to preserve national unity and ensure citizens' safety.
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