I carry a heavy heart for you and your family. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one it takes a strong person to get through it, and I know your whole family can. I see that you have a big family and it is important to all be there for each other. I also understand that he filled the room with sunshine everywhere he went.

I know you hear this all the time but coming from someone who truly means it, I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family live long beautiful lives with Shlomo by your side wherever you go.

Sincerely-
Mikayla
7th grader.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:13

I carry a heavy heart for you and your family. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one it takes a strong person to get through it, and I know your whole family can. I see that you have a big family and it is important to all be there for each other. I also understand that he filled the room with sunshine everywhere he went.

I know you hear this all the time but coming from someone who truly means it, I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family live long beautiful lives with Shlomo by your side wherever you go.

Sincerely-
Mikayla
7th grader.

Dear family of Alan Kleinman,
I just read his profile, and I am very sorry for what happened. He was very brave, and it’s admirable that he dedicated his life to Israel. It was nice to read that he likes sports, just as I do. He will be remembered, and know you are not alone!
Am Yisrael Chai,
Austin

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:13

Dear family of Alan Kleinman,
I just read his profile, and I am very sorry for what happened. He was very brave, and it’s admirable that he dedicated his life to Israel. It was nice to read that he likes sports, just as I do. He will be remembered, and know you are not alone!
Am Yisrael Chai,
Austin

Dear family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. I hope you will always know he is near when you watch soccer or do other things he loves. Uri has impacted his community and even his country. I hope you can find peace in his memory and remember all of the good times you shared with him.

From,
Jake 7th grader

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:24

Dear family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. I hope you will always know he is near when you watch soccer or do other things he loves. Uri has impacted his community and even his country. I hope you can find peace in his memory and remember all of the good times you shared with him.

From,
Jake 7th grader

Dear family of Boaz Abraham,

I am so sorry for your loss. Boaz’s dedication and sacrifice shows such courage. May his memory live on.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:24

Dear family of Boaz Abraham,

I am so sorry for your loss. Boaz’s dedication and sacrifice shows such courage. May his memory live on.

Dear Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort when you play or watch basketball or go on a hike in the wilderness. I can’t imagine how much grief you must feel, but I want you to know that your loved one is not forgotten and that his bravery will live on in future generations. May his memory be a blessing.

Sincerely,
Leo 7th grader

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:31

Dear Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort when you play or watch basketball or go on a hike in the wilderness. I can’t imagine how much grief you must feel, but I want you to know that your loved one is not forgotten and that his bravery will live on in future generations. May his memory be a blessing.

Sincerely,
Leo 7th grader

Dear Yhonatan Cohen family ,
I’m sorry for your loss. He was only 20 years old. You all must have been devastated. I read about Uri was impressed by his bravery. It must be so difficult for you. I hope that your memories of Uri comfort you.

Owen Kiser

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:35

Dear Yhonatan Cohen family ,
I’m sorry for your loss. He was only 20 years old. You all must have been devastated. I read about Uri was impressed by his bravery. It must be so difficult for you. I hope that your memories of Uri comfort you.

Owen Kiser

To the family of Inbar Avraham Kav. Thank you for the service you have done to protect us. I’m thankful for your son helping us win this war and the amount of courage he showed.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:39

To the family of Inbar Avraham Kav. Thank you for the service you have done to protect us. I’m thankful for your son helping us win this war and the amount of courage he showed.

Dear, Dukhan family, I mourn for your family and every others fallen soldiers in the IDF, I can’t ever imagine losing a family member in war. Try to stay strong, ותמיד להיות שמח, עם ישראל חי! Thank you for Yohai’s service and heart to help Israel.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:43

Dear, Dukhan family, I mourn for your family and every others fallen soldiers in the IDF, I can’t ever imagine losing a family member in war. Try to stay strong, ותמיד להיות שמח, עם ישראל חי! Thank you for Yohai’s service and heart to help Israel.

Dear family of Yair Katz,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. He was in northern Gaza on January 16, 2024.He earned your trust and everyone else he knew. I bet he inspired you just like me to do something that you do now. He had dedication to everything he did. Yair Katz made a diference in the world.
sorry,
A 5th Grade Student

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:46

Dear family of Yair Katz,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. He was in northern Gaza on January 16, 2024.He earned your trust and everyone else he knew. I bet he inspired you just like me to do something that you do now. He had dedication to everything he did. Yair Katz made a diference in the world.
sorry,
A 5th Grade Student

Dear Mr., Mrs., Maimon, Meshi, Bar, Tal, and Shachar Arbib,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your fallen soldier. May Staff Sgt. Ofek should be remembered with everything possible. Although he may not physically be here with us, he will always be remembered. He was said to be a very generous, kindhearted person. So much so that he gave his own life to defend us. May his spirit live inside us and NEVER die down.

Sincerely,
Nate, 7th grade

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:49

Dear Mr., Mrs., Maimon, Meshi, Bar, Tal, and Shachar Arbib,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your fallen soldier. May Staff Sgt. Ofek should be remembered with everything possible. Although he may not physically be here with us, he will always be remembered. He was said to be a very generous, kindhearted person. So much so that he gave his own life to defend us. May his spirit live inside us and NEVER die down.

Sincerely,
Nate, 7th grade

Dear family of Staff Sgt. Eden Alon Levy,
Your daughter was not only brave in battle, but she also saved multiple lives in the attack when she sacrificed her life to save others, but not herself. She is an influence on other young women who want to make a difference and help those who can’t protect themselves, and we are sorry for your loss, but we hope you know that your daughter was a great woman who helped save more than one life.

Sincerely,
Hailey Hertzberg

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:51

Dear family of Staff Sgt. Eden Alon Levy,
Your daughter was not only brave in battle, but she also saved multiple lives in the attack when she sacrificed her life to save others, but not herself. She is an influence on other young women who want to make a difference and help those who can’t protect themselves, and we are sorry for your loss, but we hope you know that your daughter was a great woman who helped save more than one life.

Sincerely,
Hailey Hertzberg

dear family of fallen IDF soldier,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very truly sorry and I know that she will never be forgotten and I think that it is insanely cool that you guys might make a swimwear line with the clothes she designed! Just from her picture I can tell that she was kind, beautiful, funny, smart and very, very loved by everyone she knew. It is so wonderful that she loved all those outdoor activities! Also I honestly can’t get over that she had sewn clothes. again I am so sorry for your loss,
Sencierly, Sam (6th grader)

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:53

dear family of fallen IDF soldier,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very truly sorry and I know that she will never be forgotten and I think that it is insanely cool that you guys might make a swimwear line with the clothes she designed! Just from her picture I can tell that she was kind, beautiful, funny, smart and very, very loved by everyone she knew. It is so wonderful that she loved all those outdoor activities! Also I honestly can’t get over that she had sewn clothes. again I am so sorry for your loss,
Sencierly, Sam (6th grader)

Dear Itay Ya’abetz family,
It was clear of Itay’s determination and persistance as he fought for his country till the day he passed. He carried a clear light to all around him. I can’t pretend to understand the weight of your grief, but may there memory rest as a blessing and light to all who had the plessure of spending time with him in the years he had. As a clear leader and devoted member of your family passed, I am sending my condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Isa. Z 7th grader

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:27:58

Dear Itay Ya’abetz family,
It was clear of Itay’s determination and persistance as he fought for his country till the day he passed. He carried a clear light to all around him. I can’t pretend to understand the weight of your grief, but may there memory rest as a blessing and light to all who had the plessure of spending time with him in the years he had. As a clear leader and devoted member of your family passed, I am sending my condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Isa. Z 7th grader

I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t understand how hard it must be, just know he loved you very much. He is with G-d now, but his spirit will stay with you forever, and before he left, he left a lot of chesed, no matter where he went.

So sorry for your loss ):

Jake Alexander Hocherman

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:03

I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t understand how hard it must be, just know he loved you very much. He is with G-d now, but his spirit will stay with you forever, and before he left, he left a lot of chesed, no matter where he went.

So sorry for your loss ):

Jake Alexander Hocherman

Dear family of Osher Simha Barzilay,
I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m sorry that your daughter never got the chance to be a brain surgeon. I bet she made amazing music! It sounds like she was very brave. I’m so sorry your going through a difficult time. I hope you remember how special she was.
Sincerely,
A Fifth Grade Student

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:05

Dear family of Osher Simha Barzilay,
I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m sorry that your daughter never got the chance to be a brain surgeon. I bet she made amazing music! It sounds like she was very brave. I’m so sorry your going through a difficult time. I hope you remember how special she was.
Sincerely,
A Fifth Grade Student

To the family of Maj. Yaniv

I’m so sorry for your loss, please know that I am thinking about you. We are very proud of your son’s courage and I really support your son. I am a student at a Jewish day school in America and I appreciate all he did to help us and Israel. I know it’s difficult to live without your loved ones and I’m so sorry and hope that you can push through. Just wanted to let you know that your son was very courageous and brave. he fought for you and you should appreciate the things that he did to help not only Israel but you, his family. I hope you can push through these tough times. His memory will not be forgotten.

From, Spencer Deutsch

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:05

To the family of Maj. Yaniv

I’m so sorry for your loss, please know that I am thinking about you. We are very proud of your son’s courage and I really support your son. I am a student at a Jewish day school in America and I appreciate all he did to help us and Israel. I know it’s difficult to live without your loved ones and I’m so sorry and hope that you can push through. Just wanted to let you know that your son was very courageous and brave. he fought for you and you should appreciate the things that he did to help not only Israel but you, his family. I hope you can push through these tough times. His memory will not be forgotten.

From, Spencer Deutsch