Sergeant First Class Miron Moshe Gersh He fell at the age of 21, on January 2, 2024 (21 Tevet 5784), from a sniper attack during operational activity in the northern Gaza Strip.
He was killed during a clash with terrorists in the Daraj al-Tufah camp, near a tunnel entrance he was about to enter as part of a mission to locate kidnapped persons and investigate underground tunnels.

With his passing, we have lost a courageous, wise, dedicated, and beloved fighter of values.

The organization 'L'Zachor Le'Nitzach' (Remember Forever) published a selection of essays written by Miron from the age of 15 – personal, wise, and touching texts that reflect his inner world and values. In addition, he produced personal prayer books with a dedication to his memory – a quiet but powerful tribute to continuity, connection, and living memory.

Sergeant First Class Miron Moshe Gersh He was born in October 2002 in Petah Tikva., only child To his parents, Alan and Dina Gersh.
From childhood, he displayed emotional maturity, depth, rare sensitivity, and exceptional determination. The motto that guided him was:
"Nothing is difficult to achieve—you just need to change your mindset."

He possessed qualities that made him a role model in the eyes of everyone who knew him:

• Helping others and giving as a supreme value – Every issue of kindness and values was close to his heart. Miron had high emotional intelligence, which filled his relationships with those around him with empathy and a rare presence.

• Perseverance and dedication to the goal – He never gave up on himself. He worked consistently to achieve his goals, remained true to his path and his inner truth, and lived with a deep sense of mission.

Miron volunteered for four years at the Petah Tikva fire station – from 10th grade until he was drafted into the army.
As an only child, he needed special permission to serve as a combat soldier. He fought the military bureaucracy for eight months until he obtained a combat profile, and also received his parents' permission to serve in combat.

He chose to join the toughest and most dangerous track: an underground fighter in the Yahalom reconnaissance unit – the Tzurim platoon, part of the Combat Engineering Corps.

On October 7, 2023, Miron and his team were called to the Erez Crossing. They recaptured the crossing from terrorists and rescued 23 soldiers and civilians from kidnapping—an event that demonstrated his courage and operational capabilities.

His commanders said he was a leader, someone who was always looking for ways to contribute, improve, and take initiative.
His friends saw him as an anchor—someone they could rely on, who led both on the field and in their hearts.

His parents, Dina and Alan, chose not to leave his memory only in their hearts, but to spread the light he radiated even after his death.

May his memory be blessed.