In Memoriam of:
Haim Perry
Age: 80
From: Kibbutz Nir Oz
In Loving Memory of the Innocent Souls Taken Too Soon. United in peace, their light shines on in the hearts left behind. October 7, 2023, a day of sorrow, but their memories guide us toward a hopeful tomorrow.
Haim Perry, 79, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, was brutally abducted from his home by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and held hostage in the Gaza Strip. Following the gathering of new intelligence findings, the IDF confirmed his death in Hamas captivity, as well as the death of three other hostages: Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger, and Nadav Popplewell. Peace activist and artist, he volunteered to transport sick children from Gaza to Israel to receive medical treatment. His family was notified of his death on June 3. He is survived by his wife, Osnat, who managed to hide from the terrorists during the attack, five children and 13 grandchildren. IDF forces located his body in the Gaza Strip on August 20, and he was returned to Israel.
