In Memoriam of:
Omer Smadga
Age: 25
From: Ganot Hadar
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.
Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Omer Smadga, z"l, 25, of Ganot Hadar - 9203rd Infantry Battalion, 3rd (Alexandroni) Infantry Brigade. Fell in combat in the central Gaza Strip.
Omer was the son of the legendary athlete Oren Smadja – the Olympic medalist in judo from the Barcelona 1992 Olympics and the coach of the Israeli judo team (which went on to earn medals in the 2024 Olympics). Oren celebrated his 52 birthday the day before his sons tragic death when he posted:
Omer was the son of the legendary athlete Oren Smadja – the Olympic medalist in judo from the Barcelona 1992 Olympics and the coach of the Israeli judo team (which went on to earn medals in the 2024 Olympics). Oren celebrated his 52 birthday the day before his sons tragic death when he posted:
"Thank you to everyone who wished me well, may everyone return home safely, Am Yisrael Chai."
