The Olympic Committee of Israel is once again honoring the memory of fallen soldier and swimmer Eden Nimri, who was killed in battle at the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, by incorporating her handwritten script into its official logo as part of the “Ot Zikaron” memorial initiative.
The project, which brings together dozens of organizations and leading figures across Israeli society, commemorates those who fell in the Iron Swords War by transforming samples of their handwriting into unique fonts, created in collaboration with their families. On the Memorial Day eve, the Olympic Committee presented its logo using Nimri’s handwriting as a personal and moving tribute.
Nimri, a captain in the IDF, was not only a fighter but also a talented swimmer who competed with Israel’s youth national team. She fell during the battle at the Nahal Oz outpost while saving the lives of 17 fellow soldiers in a protected shelter.
Her mother, Sharon Nimri, reflected on the initiative and the emotional impact of seeing her daughter’s handwriting brought to life.
“It’s extremely emotional and exciting when organizations and associations choose to commemorate Eden through her handwriting, and I understand how meaningful she will remain forever,” she said. “When we joined the ‘Ot Zikaron’ project, we searched for her handwriting and found her ‘golden notebook’ from her elite officers’ course – a world of order and light. Today, Eden’s letters are a living part of the logos of organizations and companies that have adopted her script.”
Sivan Fischler, Deputy CEO for Business Development at the Olympic Committee of Israel, emphasized the deep connection between memory and the values of sport.
“This is the second year we have chosen to commemorate Eden Nimri through her handwriting,” she said. “For us, it represents a profound link between remembrance and the values that guide the world of sports – courage, perseverance, and dedication. We are proud to be part of an initiative that continues to illuminate Eden’s path and that of the other fallen, keeping her story present and meaningful for the younger generation and Israeli society.”
The initiative is led in partnership with the Ben Horin Alexandrovitz office, whose CEOs Itai Ben Horin and Tal Alexandrovitz Segev spoke about the broader significance of the project.
“This is the second year in which we see businesses, organizations, and Israeli society mobilizing for this important and deeply moving act of remembrance,” they said.
“There is nothing more Israeli than this. The connection between companies and organizations and the personal handwriting of the fallen creates a human, intimate, and emotional form of commemoration that touches all of our hearts. For us, it is a privilege to lead a project that connects major Israeli brands with personal stories of heroism and loss, giving them a meaningful presence in the public space on Memorial Day.”
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