Roey Chapell
25 years old
Zikhron Ya'akov
Roey Chapell, 25, of Zichron Yaakov, was a Nahal commander whose final weekend in the army was supposed to mark the end of seven years of service. On October 7, he and two soldiers were among the first to confront the Hamas invasion near the Gaza border. They fought at key points protecting access to Sufa, Nir Yitzhak and Holit. Roey was killed while helping keep the attackers from reaching the communities.
Maj. Roey Chapell, 25, of Zikhron Ya'akov – Nahal Brigade Reconnaissance Unit.