🇮🇱 Heroes for Israel Project Salutes a Hero for Israel: Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tal Haimi z”l 💔
- Oct 22
- 1 min read
This week, hundreds gathered at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak to finally lay to rest Sgt. Maj. (res.) Tal Haimi, whose body was returned from Gaza after more than two years in Hamas captivity.
Tal, 41—a devoted husband, father of four, and commander of Nir Yitzhak’s emergency response team—was killed defending his community on October 7th as Hamas terrorists attacked the kibbutz gates. His bravery and sacrifice saved countless lives.
At the funeral, Tal’s widow, Ela, shared through tears: “You can rest… I’m proud to be your widow.” She played a recording of their baby, Lotan, saying “Abba.” The sound carried both unbearable loss and profound love—a final gift of homecoming.
Senior officials, soldiers, and citizens stood side by side in mourning and unity. Their message was clear: Bring them all home—every hostage, every fallen hero.
At Heroes for Israel Project, we honor Tal Haimi’s courage and the unwavering spirit of the border communities he defended. Our mission is to equip and support these local volunteer defense forces—with training, gear, and technology—so they can continue to protect their families and their homes.
🕯️ May Tal’s memory be a blessing and his legacy a shield for those who continue his mission.
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Together, we stand for our heroes. Together, we stand for Israel. 🇮🇱
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