Friends of Staff Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin, a lone soldier who fell in southern Lebanon, are asking the public to honor his memory by attending his funeral or paying tribute. Filin, 29, immigrated alone to Israel and was killed by a Hezbollah IED last week.
Friends of Staff Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin, 29, are appealing to the public to pay last respects to the lone soldier who fell in southern Lebanon. Filin, who immigrated alone to Israel, served as a combat soldier and was killed by a Hezbollah IED during a foot patrol last Wednesday evening. The IDF announced his death Thursday. Filin was a presidential standout during his service and had previously foiled a terror attack. His friends are sharing a request for the public to honor him.
As The Zioneer reported, Filin's family received condolences from Defense Minister Israel Katz. An interview with Filin was republished by The Zioneer. Friends are now circulating the appeal via social media, saying he has no family in Israel.
3 developments
- StrongDefense Minister Katz sends condolences to family of fallen reservist Filin
- StrongAlex Filin, killed in southern Lebanon, immigrated alone, foiled a terror attack, and was named presidential standout
- StrongIDF says one soldier killed, seven wounded by Hezbollah IED in southern Lebanon; Filin named, injuries detailed
- DevelopingThe Zioneer republishes interview with fallen reservist Alexander Filin
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