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Jihad Omar

Colonel Jihad was raised by his mother Latifa El-Baba and his father Assad Omar, he grew up with five brothers and two sisters. He married Mrs. Susanne Hassan Darwish in 1987, and they had four children, Farah, Carine, Mohamed and Karim. Colonel Jihad attended Chehim public secondary school, he was a brilliant, exemplary student. After […]

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Joe Elias Akiki

Joe grew up in Kfardebian, he went to Collège des Saints Coeurs, and then transferred to Collège des Frères – Baskinta. Joe was a smart, witty student. He liked Kung Fu and football, he was also a ski coach. His mother Nuhad calls him “the dynamo”, in reference to his nonstop activity. Joe was also

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Joe Haddad

Life was not easy for Joe… He lost both his parents before they could see him as a groom, he was far from his brother and sister who lived abroad, and he ended up dying for Lebanon in a most horrific explosion… Joe was the youngest child of Francis and Malak Haddad. He grew up

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Joe Noun

Joe was born in the village of Mechmech, in 1993, he grew up with an older sister Nancy, and a younger brother William. He studied Hospitality, and opened a restaurant with his family, back in their village. Joe had a charismatic smile that never left his face, he was fun to be around, and full

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Jawad Shayya

In the house of Martyr Jawad Chaya, everything speaks volumes about the 31-year old who enlisted with the Lebanese Army, following his father’s request, after he had made up his mind to travel looking for a better future. In Badghan – Aley, Jawad was born to Ajwad and Afaf Chaya. He was an only son,

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Jihad Saade

Jihad was born in Mezyara and attended two different schools, before he immigrated with his parents, and pursued his education abroad. Jihad was a peaceful, friendly person, and a reliable friend. He was respectful, and avoided conflicts and arguments. He was very popular among the Lebanese diaspora, and would always offer a helping hand to

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Joe Andoun

Joe was born on July 4, 1984, to George Andoun and Marie Saade. Despite being the youngest child, Joe carried on huge responsibilities. He was the family’s strength, and the confidant of his sister Michelle and brother Elie. Joe had strong family ties, he was very close to his siblings. They would meet on a

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Joe Elie Bou Saab

Joe is the eldest son of Elie Bou Saab and Joanne Zgheib. He was born in 1992, and grew up with his brother Peter and sister Elissa. Peter describes him saying: “Joe loved life, there would be smiles wherever he was.” He spent most of his life in Ain Remmene with his friend in life

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Jean-Marc Maurice Bonfils

Jean-Marc was in love with Beirut, the city that always makes you feel it is yours. In Beirut, he designed modern and unique buildings, overlooking the beautiful city that inspired him. He could never have imagined that these same buildings will stand witness to an earth-shattering explosion that will sow fire and destruction. Jean-Marc was

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Jean Said Roukoz Nehme

Jean lived abroad for years, before coming back to live in his favorite country. However, no one knew that he would be abused and disgraced in the country he loved so much. Jean Said Roukoz Nehme, from Deir El Qamar, Chouf, the youngest among his siblings, three girls and two boys. His family was very

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