Israelis start Memorial Day with siren to remember 23,544 fallen There are 9,157 bereaved parents, 4,881 widows, and 1,843 orphans under the age of 30 of killed Israeli soldiers and security officers, according to the Defense Ministry.
Ideas We need to put the Yizkor back into Memorial Day There's no excuse for us not to remember and learn about those who sacrificed their lives for their nation.
Israel recognizes its 23,477 fallen on Memorial Day More than 1.5 million Israelis are expected to visit 52 military and other cemeteries on Yom Hazikaron, the day before Independence Day.
