Draft:Akram Kozah
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Akram Hanna El Kozah was one of the commanders of the Lebanese Forces Sadem Special Units.
Early life
Akram Kozah was born on August 5, 1962, in Deir El Ahmar.
He left his village at the age of 15 to join a military centre in Beirut. He would join the Lebanese Forces in 1982.
Military career
Akram Kozah received a promotion to Lieutenant in 1986, and became the commander of the Lebanese Forces Sadem Units in 1988.
Death
At the start of the War of Elimination, a tank shell suddenly hit Akram. His companion, Pierre Jabbour, asked, “What’s wrong, Akram?” Akram replied, “Ah… ah… ah.” A shrapnel fragment had struck Akram’s neck.
He was rushed to Ashqout Hospital, but on the way, Pierre Jabbour received a message that they had lost Akram. [1]
Legacy
Akram Kozah is honoured as a Martyr by the Lebanese Forces.
He is remembered for fighting in the War of Elimination while very ill with a fever over 40 degrees, he insisted on joining his soldiers despise the circumstances.
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