The family of Staff Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin, 29, a lone soldier who immigrated alone from Ukraine and was killed Thursday in southern Lebanon, appealed to the public to attend his funeral Sunday at noon in Haifa, fearing that his comrades' military service would result in a sparse turnout.
The family of Staff Sgt. (res.) Alexander (Sasha) Filin, 29, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon on Thursday, has issued an urgent appeal for the public to attend his funeral at noon today at the Haifa military cemetery. Filin, a lone soldier who immigrated alone from Ukraine, was killed by a Hezbollah IED during a foot patrol, as reported by the IDF. The family expressed concern that many of his fellow soldiers, still on active duty in Lebanon, would be unable to attend, potentially leaving the funeral sparsely attended.
The funeral is scheduled for 12:00 at the Haifa military cemetery. The family released a statement via the military authorities: "Come and pay respects to a hero of Israel. Do not let him walk his final path alone."
Filin had been recognized for his exceptional service; as The Zioneer reported, he foiled a terror attack during his IDF career and was named a presidential standout. The appeal follows the IDF's naming of Filin on Thursday as the soldier killed in the incident, which also left seven other soldiers wounded.
4 developments
- StrongIDF says one soldier killed, seven wounded by Hezbollah IED in southern Lebanon; Filin named, injuries detailed
- StrongDefense Minister Katz sends condolences to family of fallen reservist Filin
- DevelopingThe Zioneer republishes interview with fallen reservist Alexander Filin
- ConfirmedIDF soldier killed by Hezbollah IED in southern Lebanon, deputy division commander wounded
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