Honouring a hero

Honouring a hero

Rachelie Epstein recalls her late friend, Golani Brigade sniper Joshua Boone

After 748 days of active service following October 7, Joshua Boone struggled with PTSD.

Thanks to his skill as a marksman, he’d saved countless lives. But, ulti­mately, the strain was too much and he couldn’t save his own.

Rachelie lit a candle for Joshua at Mel­bourne’s Yom Hazikaron com­mem­or­a­tion on Monday night and shared his story.

Here she tells ECAJ about her remark­able friend and how his struggle is now a national issue in Israel.

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