Yad Sara is preparing to allow members of bereaved families confined to wheelchairs to visit the graves of their loved ones in the military cemeteries on the day of remembrance for the martyrs of Israel's systems and victims of hostilities. Yad Sara cars throughout the country will drive them to the cemeteries and back - free of charge.
"This is our partnership to cherish and relieve the families who lost their loved ones," says Uri Lopolianski. The vans will transport people to the military cemeteries on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Be'er Sheva. Yad Sara's 'Nachunioms' have a special elevator for raising and lowering those confined to wheelchairs into the vehicle and regular seating for additional companions.
In addition, volunteer high school students will stand with wheelchairs and scooters at the entrance to the military cemetery on Mount Herzl and cemeteries in the central area and will offer to lead people who have difficulty walking to the grave plots of their loved ones. The youth will accompany the wheelchair users as close as possible to the place of communion with the memory of their loved ones.
To book a ride and more information: *6444
Also in Shikomon - Yad Sara's rehabilitation centers throughout the country, the Memorial Day ceremonies for the IDF martyrs will be held. Stories of the fallen will be read and memorial candles will be lit. The participants in Shikomon will take an active part in the ceremonies.
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