Manny Goddard
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 73
Citizenship: Israel
Occupation: Former Professional Soccer Player and Lifeguard
Hostage status: Still Captive, Confirmed Deceased
More about Manny:
Killed alongside his wife, Ayelet Godard; a funeral for the couple was held on October 29th, 2023
Father to four children: Mor, Gal, Bar and Goni and 6 grandchildren
Was a professional soccer player in the 1970s
Worked in the printing house, the local kibbutz store, as a local soccer coach, chief economist, and lifeguard
Diehard fan of the Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer team
Fought in the Yom Kippur War
Alternate name spellings:
Meny, Meni, Godard
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Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Ayelet & Manny Godard, 63, 73: 'People who spread light', Feb 08, 2024
Israel National News, Body of Manny Godard, murdered 7/10, held in Gaza, Feb 08, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: Civilian Casualties, Mar 28, 2024
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Date Last Updated: April 1st, 2024