Tamir Adar, HY”D, 38, was killed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 while defending Kibbutz Nir Oz, where he resided. His body was taken to Gaza and has not yet been returned. His grandmother, Yaffa Adar, was kidnapped during the attack and was freed in November 2023.

Tamir was described as a family man who loved nature and people. He had worked for the Ramon Foundation — established in the memory of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon to encourage youth to explore science and aviation — leading programs in a local school.

Tamir is survived by his wife, Hadas, children Asaf, 7, and Neta, 3, his parents Yael and Moshe, and three siblings, Nir, Inbar and Roni.

His mother, Yael Adar, wrote, “We have been doing everything in our power to bring Tamir home to be buried here, in the land he loved, the land of Nir Oz. Tamir is worthy of this. Tamir believed that he was doing the right thing because we are all responsible for each other.”