Saving lives at sea
in the name of Ofek Rousso
NeoMare is a startup company that has developed an anti-drowning,
life-saving wristband.
Hundreds of thousands of people die from drowning every single year.
We believe this can be changed.
The company will soon launch a new product designed and intended
for military use and extreme sports.
This is what we’re here for.
sergeant major Ofek Rousso, of blessed memory
Ofek was a combat soldier who served in the Shayetet 13 marine commando unit and also as a combat medic.
On Saturday, October 7, Ofek was called, along with his fellow unit members, to Kibbutz Be’eri. Together, they fought with great courage, killing dozens of terrorists and rescuing many families from certain death
After many hours of combat, at 2:15 A.M., two soldiers were injured. Under heavy fire, Ofek rushed to them to provide medical treatment. He was then hit by Hamas fire and killed on the spot.
Ofek was a unique person, the kind you don’t meet every day, with an extraordinary personality and character.
From a young age, Ofek excelled in everything he engaged in—sports (skateboarding, karate, and surfing), music, friendships, family, and, of course, his military service.
Ofek’s motto was: “Nothing but All.” This meant that not achieving the goals he set for himself was not an option.
Ofek’s friends and family describe him as sensitive, considerate, humble, a person with strong values and deep devotion to his loved ones.
This rare combination of complete determination, a drive for victory, and a desire to help others where possible made Ofek a true hero, an admirable and inspiring person.
NeoMare and the Rousso family are proud to announce that the new product and the company developing it will bear the name of Sergeant First Class Ofek Rousso, who devoted his life and ultimately sacrificed it, allowing us all to be here.
OR13 will change the world as we know it by saving lives.
NeoMare and the Rousso family are proud to announce that the new product and the company developing it will bear the name of Sergeant First Class Ofek Rousso, who devoted his life and ultimately sacrificed it, allowing us all to be here.
OR13 will change the world as we know it by saving lives.
Search for more details on the Next October initiative.
The Next October initiative is a visionary project aimed at harnessing Israeli innovation to honor the memory of those lost in the October 2023 Hamas War.