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Noble Omar went to the grave of a Maccabi Haifa fan: "A soldier with extraordinary courage" | Israel today

2022-05-04T11:37:23.578Z


The Maccabi Haifa liaison inspected the grave of the late Sgt. Noble Omar, Maccabi Haifa midfielder, went this morning (Wednesday) to the grave of the late Sgt. A man one Maccabi Haifa, in his room hung a scarf and a sticker with the caption "Maccabi Haifa in the soul". A nobleman went up to his grave in the cemetery in Zichron Yaacov, placed the group scarf on his grave, heard the story of his life and death and said: "A story about a soldier with extraordi


Noble Omar, Maccabi Haifa midfielder, went this morning (Wednesday) to the grave of the late Sgt.

A man one Maccabi Haifa, in his room hung a scarf and a sticker with the caption "Maccabi Haifa in the soul".

A nobleman went up to his grave in the cemetery in Zichron Yaacov, placed the group scarf on his grave, heard the story of his life and death and said: "A story about a soldier with extraordinary courage, who sacrificed his life for others, an inspiring man."

Gabriel (Gavri) Chepich was born in Zichron Yaacov to the daughter of Ami and Branko, brother of Adiel and Annabel.

He studied at the "Nili" school in Zichron Yaacov and at the "Shoham" vocational technological high school in Haifa, where he studied computers and web design.

On November 25, 2007, Gabriel enlisted in the IDF. He wanted to serve in Givati ​​like his brother Adiel, but the IDF designated him for the Armored Corps.

Gabriel protested, and only apologized after hearing about the heroic stories of the armored soldiers in the Yom Kippur War.

He served as a fighter in the Armored Corps in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade as a chariot tank gunner.

Gabriel participated in training in the Golan Heights, in operational employment in the Jericho area, on the Lebanese border and in the Gaza Strip sector, including Operation Cast Lead.

The late Sgt. Gabriel Chpic.

May your memory be blessed, Photo: courtesy of the official website

During his service he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

In addition to his activities as a fighter, Gavri made sure to take under his wing lone soldiers and made sure to serve as an embracing figure for new soldiers who came to the company.

Soldiers in the platoon said: "We looked at you and saw someone for whom the values ​​of respect, responsibility, evil, desire, and most importantly - taught us how to love, never give up and always look your best."

Yigal, a platoon commander from the same company, wrote: "It was clear to me that even though you are older than everyone else in the platoon, you continue to help and participate with everyone."

The late Sgt. Gabriel Chpic.

Was 21 at the time of his fall, Photo: Courtesy of the official website

Sergeant Gabriel Chepich fell in an operational activity on March 22, 2010) on the Gaza Strip border. The border fence, he joined and ran beside him with another soldier.Golan soldiers who were also called to the scene noticed figures running in the dark and opened fire that fatally hit Gabriel, who ran in the head.

Gabriel was 21 at the time of his fall.

He was laid to rest in the military section of the Zichron Yaacov cemetery.

Left parents, brother and sister.

Of blessed memory.

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Source: israelhayom

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