All Black Beauden Barrett has paid tribute online to New Zealand-born man Adam Agmon, reportedly killed in action in Israel.
All Black Beauden Barrett has paid tribute online to New Zealand-born man Adam Agmon, reportedly killed in action in Israel.
Adam Agmon, a New Zealand-born man, has reportedly been killed in action in Israel.
His brother, Yahel Agmon, said he was killed while performing his duties as a fighter, commander and sergeant in the parachute brigade.
“When you receive such a message [that your brother has died] first you fall apart, into pieces, fragments, fragments that hurt you.”
He said the heart rate he’s experienced over the past few hours feels like it won’t calm down.
”The heart only wants you. I’m sitting here at the airport in India and life goes on as usual, everything works, everything happens. No one knows what a loss the world is experiencing.
“We’ve learned so much from each other and I think it’s time to thank you for everything you’ve given me and everything you’ll give me.”
New Zealand Jewish community leader Juliet Moses shared that Agmon had been killed in action after being called to up to fight on Shabbat.
The post said they killed two terrorists in Kibbutz Nirim and Agmon was later killed.
It said he was buried in a regional cemetery in Misigav.
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Adam Agmon, who was born in New Zealand and had a silver fern tattoo, was killed in action defending the people of Israel from Hamas savagery. May his memory be a blessing. 💔 🇳🇿 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/2M4OLmt9oy
It said that, although Agmon played soccer in his youth, he loved rugby and the All Blacks, and his family had specifically asked for the news to be shared amongst rugby fans.
“He was born in New Zealand to Israeli parents and returned at a young age,” the post said. “He has already set up with his father to watch together in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday against Ireland.
Moses also shared an image of Agmon’s All Blacks tattoo, which his father Oren and brother Yahel also have.
All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett commented on a Facebook page announcing Agmon’s death.
“Rest in peace Adam. Thinking of his family and friends at this difficult time. Thank you for your support, we will do our best to make him proud,” Barrett said.
All Black Beauden Barrett and team-mates during the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match against France at the Stade de France, Paris. Photo / Adam Davy, PA Images via Getty Images
Barrett was this morning named in the starting lineup for Sunday’s clash in Paris.
