In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack that left 15 people dead, we are learning more about those we have lost and the light they left behind. The Jerusalem Post reports that a couple who boldly confronted one of the two gunmen and were fatally wounded have been identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman. The moment was captured on film by a passing motorist.
The dashcam footage, verified by Reuters, showed one shooter wrestling for a long-barreled weapon with Boris in a lavender shirt and shorts, before both fall heavily to the ground behind a silver hatchback car.
Boris, who is with Sofia, gets up with the weapon as the footage moves on. A separate drone video shows the two lying motionless next to the vehicle beside the pedestrian bridge, where the gunmen were later shot by police.
“An elderly man by the roadside did not run away – instead, he charged straight toward the danger, using all his strength trying to wrestle away the gun and fighting to the death,” said dashcam owner Jenny, who shared the footage with Reuters.
“I can see from my camera that the elderly man was ultimately shot and collapsed. That moment broke my heart,” she added.
Boris was a retired mechanic, while Sofia worked at the Australia Post newspaper. They had moved to Australia years ago from the former Soviet Union. Both were loved by their community and are remembered for their generosity, honesty, and kindness. Their final moments exemplified their selflessness. Their family said their brave actions on that terrible day were not just personality traits, but instincts.
Their 35th wedding anniversary would’ve been next month, and Sofia would’ve turned 62 this week. On this heavenly birthday, The Fellowship and our supporters keep her loved ones in our hearts and prayers. And we remember their heroism during this horrific attack, as we take a stand against anti-Semitism to protect those we love, just like they did.
