Today (there) a race was held in memory of the late Colonel Sharon Asman, led by the Jerusalem Municipality and with the participation of IDF commanders, Nahal Brigade fighters and city residents.
The late Col. Sharon Asman, collapsed during physical activity on the third day of his position as commander of the Nahal Brigade. Sharon was a prominent combat commander with a rich background in the variety of field roles at the core of the IDF’s operational operations.
Many commanders took part in the race, including the Commander of the Southern Command, Major General Eliezer Toledano, the Commander of the Central Command, Major General Yehuda Fox, the Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Uri Gordin, Commander of the Steel Formation .
Despite the rainy weather, about hundreds of participants came to run in memory of the late Col. Sharon Asman, a route of about 5 kilometers.
Commander of the Nahal Brigade, Col. Oren Simcha: “Our responsibility is to cherish and remember those people who have done so much for us. Physical culture is a cornerstone of every warrior, personal example is a supreme value of every commander. Asman was a combat commander in every limb, was a man of people who were kind, With his unique silence and smile he managed to sweep people away after him.
We decided to hold such a long and short race that unites us soldiers and civilians alike in a joint run. Dear Sharon, Emma, Alex, Ina and Pesach – it is clear to us where Asman drew his strengths from. The Nahal Brigade embraces you and will continue to accompany you. “
