Tal Grushka
25 years old
Kfar Saba
Tal Grushka, 25, of Kfar Saba, was a Nahal company commander and gifted pianist who had been a musical prodigy as a child. On October 7, Tal rushed south with his soldiers toward Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Along the way they encountered a Hamas terrorist cell and entered a gun battle. Tal was fatally wounded while helping block enemy fire and protect other forces.
Maj. Tal Grushka, 25, of Kfar Saba – Company Commander, 931st Battalion, Nahal Brigade.