Alexander Rud

Alexander Rud, son of Larisa, was born on 11 April 1987. The Transport Center’s memorial page records his date of birth and his service in the Logistics Corps. Izkor commemorates him as a sergeant major who was thirty-eight when he fell. Alexander fell on 4 April 2026, 17 Nisan 5786, during Passover. The state and unit memorial pages preserve his name, his mother’s name and the details of his resting place at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

His memory is also preserved in the Jewish community of Kamianske, Ukraine. An article published by NAnews described him as a graduate of the city’s Or Avner Jewish school. The article included farewell words published by the community’s rabbi, Levi Stambler, on 7 April 2026. The city’s Jewish community published words of mourning and expressed condolences to his mother Larisa, his grandmother and his family. Their tribute recalled his connection to the school and the community, whose members had known him before his service in Israel.

The same article also described the final days of his life, referring to social media posts. According to the report, Alexander was serving in the reserves when he became unwell, was admitted in serious condition to Rambam Hospital and was placed on life support. Before his death was announced, requests had circulated asking people to pray for his recovery. The news of his death was published later. The article also reported that he enjoyed airsoft games and was survived by his mother and wife. These details appeared in the reporting on his death alongside the official identification on the memorial websites.

According to the article, his funeral took place on 6 April 2026. Relatives and people who knew him and those around him came to the cemetery. The Transport Center’s memorial page connects his name with the corps and unit in which he served; the Ukrainian community’s words preserve his place as a graduate of the school and a member of his family. His resting place is at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion. May his memory be a blessing.