Dear Family of Yona
I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be for a blessing. His life was a meaningful one, protecting our people’s homeland from oppressors, and his memory be honored for his courage and selflessness. I almost started crying reading his biography. Please know I’m thinking of him and holding him in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. His memory will not be forgotten and will live on in my heart and the hearts of many others.
Maxwell,
7th grader

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

Dear Family of Yona
I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be for a blessing. His life was a meaningful one, protecting our people’s homeland from oppressors, and his memory be honored for his courage and selflessness. I almost started crying reading his biography. Please know I’m thinking of him and holding him in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. His memory will not be forgotten and will live on in my heart and the hearts of many others.
Maxwell,
7th grader

Dear Brazily family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Osher was a kind, passionate girl who had dreams and goals. She was kind, volunteered, and had many big dreams for herself, like becoming a surgeon and wanting to help others. Her kindness shouldn’t be forgotten but remembered. Osher will forever live on in you, so whenever you look at yourself, just remember Osher is always with you, no matter the distance. She will forever live on in you.
Sincerely,
Lilly Kiser

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:15

Dear Brazily family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Osher was a kind, passionate girl who had dreams and goals. She was kind, volunteered, and had many big dreams for herself, like becoming a surgeon and wanting to help others. Her kindness shouldn’t be forgotten but remembered. Osher will forever live on in you, so whenever you look at yourself, just remember Osher is always with you, no matter the distance. She will forever live on in you.
Sincerely,
Lilly Kiser

To the Family of Sargent Tomer Leibovitz,
Your son, Tomer was a good man, he served his country and I am grateful for that. Also he played volleyball and I’m guessing he was good at it. He sadly died very young at the age of 19. October 7th was hard for me but harder for you because someone you love died. I hope he will live forever in your harts.

love, Eli.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:23

To the Family of Sargent Tomer Leibovitz,
Your son, Tomer was a good man, he served his country and I am grateful for that. Also he played volleyball and I’m guessing he was good at it. He sadly died very young at the age of 19. October 7th was hard for me but harder for you because someone you love died. I hope he will live forever in your harts.

love, Eli.

Dear family of Yakov Nedlin,

I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t even begin to understand how you feel. I was born in Israel, and all of my family is there, I don’t know what I would do if something happened to them.

From what I read about Yakov, he was an amazing, smart and patient person. He saved so many peoples lives. Know that Yakov is not forgotten, and I hope you find peace in moments you had together. Today, I am holding Yakov in my heart.
May his name be a blessing.

From,
Dor,
7th grade

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:30

Dear family of Yakov Nedlin,

I’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t even begin to understand how you feel. I was born in Israel, and all of my family is there, I don’t know what I would do if something happened to them.

From what I read about Yakov, he was an amazing, smart and patient person. He saved so many peoples lives. Know that Yakov is not forgotten, and I hope you find peace in moments you had together. Today, I am holding Yakov in my heart.
May his name be a blessing.

From,
Dor,
7th grade

Dear Sgt. 1st Class Adi’s Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I read about your son and he was very kind to that litter of puppies for finding a caring home for them. That one dog that remanied being a tribute to his compassion was very thoughful.

Sincerely,
A student at Donna Klein Jewish Academy

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:45

Dear Sgt. 1st Class Adi’s Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I read about your son and he was very kind to that litter of puppies for finding a caring home for them. That one dog that remanied being a tribute to his compassion was very thoughful.

Sincerely,
A student at Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Dear Or Demry’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Or was such a good person. He really brought light to the world. Please remember that Or is very important. עמ ישראל חי

From Charlotte a 5th grade student

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:51

Dear Or Demry’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Or was such a good person. He really brought light to the world. Please remember that Or is very important. עמ ישראל חי

From Charlotte a 5th grade student

Dear Karmi’s
I’m very sorry for your loss; it must have been unbearable. There aren’t enough words to express his bravery. October 7 had many losses, and I’m sorry that he was one of them. His name was Ori, and without a doubt, he lit up people’s lives with his kindness and bravery for Israel. We all thank him for his commitment to Israel.עם ישראל חי
From ,
Amiel
7th grade

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:28:58

Dear Karmi’s
I’m very sorry for your loss; it must have been unbearable. There aren’t enough words to express his bravery. October 7 had many losses, and I’m sorry that he was one of them. His name was Ori, and without a doubt, he lit up people’s lives with his kindness and bravery for Israel. We all thank him for his commitment to Israel.עם ישראל חי
From ,
Amiel
7th grade

Dear Sgt. Michael Mordechai Nachmani,

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great soldier, and was very courageous and proud. I support his effort for his country. I know that his memory lives on.

Sincerely,
Eli

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:04

Dear Sgt. Michael Mordechai Nachmani,

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great soldier, and was very courageous and proud. I support his effort for his country. I know that his memory lives on.

Sincerely,
Eli

Dear Family of Sahar Sudaei,

I am sorry for your loss. Sahar Sudaei was a great person and helped a lot of people.He will be in our hearts and prayers.

from,
Orli a 5th grade student

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:06

Dear Family of Sahar Sudaei,

I am sorry for your loss. Sahar Sudaei was a great person and helped a lot of people.He will be in our hearts and prayers.

from,
Orli a 5th grade student

Dear David’s family,
David must have been an amazing soldier and one of the kindest people you have met.Im so sorry for the pain that you experianced.He was so brave for joining the army to protect Isreal.He deserved to live much longer.I wish you peace and bravery during this hard time.I read all about David and was impressed by the fact that he followed all of the mitsvot even in the army.I hope that your memories of David comfort you.It must be so difficult for you , he was so brave for joining the army.
Sincerely,
Sarah.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:09

Dear David’s family,
David must have been an amazing soldier and one of the kindest people you have met.Im so sorry for the pain that you experianced.He was so brave for joining the army to protect Isreal.He deserved to live much longer.I wish you peace and bravery during this hard time.I read all about David and was impressed by the fact that he followed all of the mitsvot even in the army.I hope that your memories of David comfort you.It must be so difficult for you , he was so brave for joining the army.
Sincerely,
Sarah.

Dear Lior, Tikva, Sapir, Eden, Yarin, Yarden, Chen, and Ori,
I am a 7th grade student at Donna Klein Jewish Academy. Your daughter, sister, or girlfriend Sgt. Osher Simcha Barzilay was so amazing. You guys are so strong and brave. I read that she wanted to be a brain surgeon, she would have been great at that from how smart you guys mentioned she is. I will forever remember her. May her memory be a blessing forever and always.

Love,
Elit Gotlib

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:12

Dear Lior, Tikva, Sapir, Eden, Yarin, Yarden, Chen, and Ori,
I am a 7th grade student at Donna Klein Jewish Academy. Your daughter, sister, or girlfriend Sgt. Osher Simcha Barzilay was so amazing. You guys are so strong and brave. I read that she wanted to be a brain surgeon, she would have been great at that from how smart you guys mentioned she is. I will forever remember her. May her memory be a blessing forever and always.

Love,
Elit Gotlib

Dear Leshem Family,

I know that no words are able to ease they death of someone you love so much. I know i’m not able to fully experience what you feel but I am holding him in my heart and remembering what he did for everyone.

It sounds like Naveh was the type of person that when he would walk into a room the room would practically light up. It is really cool how he stayed in touch with his teacher. He sounds like the type of person everyone wanted to be around. I’ve heard the saying ‘You are the company you keep’ which means if you hang out with bad people everyone will think you are bad but if you hang out with good people you will be looked upon well. Naveh was probably the person who was good.

Being a “Golanchik” sounds like it takes a lot of courage. To be 20 years old and so brave is amazing. I think it’s really sad that he had seven brothers and sisters who have to say goodbye, but I hope they remember how much he loved them and how he was the “glue” that held his friends together.

Naveh didn’t waste any time and did so much for his country. I will remember his name and that he was a person who always had a smile, even when things were hard. I hope it gets easier for you.

-Love
Sofia

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:14

Dear Leshem Family,

I know that no words are able to ease they death of someone you love so much. I know i’m not able to fully experience what you feel but I am holding him in my heart and remembering what he did for everyone.

It sounds like Naveh was the type of person that when he would walk into a room the room would practically light up. It is really cool how he stayed in touch with his teacher. He sounds like the type of person everyone wanted to be around. I’ve heard the saying ‘You are the company you keep’ which means if you hang out with bad people everyone will think you are bad but if you hang out with good people you will be looked upon well. Naveh was probably the person who was good.

Being a “Golanchik” sounds like it takes a lot of courage. To be 20 years old and so brave is amazing. I think it’s really sad that he had seven brothers and sisters who have to say goodbye, but I hope they remember how much he loved them and how he was the “glue” that held his friends together.

Naveh didn’t waste any time and did so much for his country. I will remember his name and that he was a person who always had a smile, even when things were hard. I hope it gets easier for you.

-Love
Sofia

Dear Hamo family,
I know that I can’t take away the pain that you have but I at least want you guys to know that I care and millions of other people care. Michael was loved by many people and even though he passed, Michael probably did it the way he wanted to, by protecting his country. I hope you guys are doing well and healthy.

-Aria

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:14

Dear Hamo family,
I know that I can’t take away the pain that you have but I at least want you guys to know that I care and millions of other people care. Michael was loved by many people and even though he passed, Michael probably did it the way he wanted to, by protecting his country. I hope you guys are doing well and healthy.

-Aria

To the family of Reei Biran,
I am sorry for your loss. He was a man of courage, and he did what he was meant to do. You should be very proud. I am a student at DKJA in the USA. Also, I love to learn about Judaism. He will not be forgotten.

from,
Derek Hertzberg

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:34

To the family of Reei Biran,
I am sorry for your loss. He was a man of courage, and he did what he was meant to do. You should be very proud. I am a student at DKJA in the USA. Also, I love to learn about Judaism. He will not be forgotten.

from,
Derek Hertzberg

Dear family of Shirel Haim Pour, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences. I also respect the bravery and courage of her. By watching her video she seems like someone who would light up a room with joy. Thank you for sharing your hero with us.

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:34

Dear family of Shirel Haim Pour, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest condolences. I also respect the bravery and courage of her. By watching her video she seems like someone who would light up a room with joy. Thank you for sharing your hero with us.

Dear Michael Mordechai Nachmani’s family,

I’m truly sorry for your loss. He was a remarkable person, kind-hearted and gentle. I know you loved him deeply, and his memory will always remain close to your heart. Please remember that you are not alone. He will always be with you, guiding and watching over you.

Sincerely, Max

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Letter Submission – 2026-04-21 12:29:40

Dear Michael Mordechai Nachmani’s family,

I’m truly sorry for your loss. He was a remarkable person, kind-hearted and gentle. I know you loved him deeply, and his memory will always remain close to your heart. Please remember that you are not alone. He will always be with you, guiding and watching over you.

Sincerely, Max