Command Sgt. Maj. Meir Abergel, 54, was killed by Hamas gunmen outside the Sderot police station on October 7. He was on leave for medical treatment but decided to head towards the station when the attack began. Meir was shot dead in his car by the gunmen who had invaded the city and stormed the station. He was buried in Sderot on October 10 and is survived by his daughter, mother, brother, and girlfriend. Meir served in the IDF and the Israel Police for over 30 years, working his way up to become coordinator of investigations at the Sderot police station. He was known for his love of storytelling and his support for his loved ones.