In loving memory of
Elio-Ernesto Walid Abou Hanna
11th January 2001 - 26th October 2025
Who is Elio Abou Hanna?
Elio-Ernesto Abou Hanna is the beloved son of Marianne and Walid, older brother to Maria, Champville Scout, and USEK Biochemistry MSc graduate.
Family
From left to right: Walid, Elio, Marianne, and Maria
Lebanese Scout
Elio Abou Hanna in his Champville Scout uniform
USEK Alumnus
From left to right: Maria, Marianne, Elio, and Walid
Scouts of Lebanon, Champville, and USEK Memorial Ceremonies
Elio Abou Hanna's family would like to extend a warm thank you to Champville Marist College, USEK, and Scouts of Lebanon for planting a tree in Elio's name and for the memorial masses held.
Memorial mass held at Champville on November 1st 2025 for Elio Ernesto Abou Hanna
Memorial mass held at USEK on November 18th 2025 to honor alumnus Elio Ernesto Abou Hanna
"A scout does not die, he goes camping near the Lord where the light never goes out."
B.P.
Text on Elio's memorial plaque at Champville, (translated from French)
Tree planted on Champville Campus in Elio's memory on November 1st 2025
Champville Club Stadium honored Elio Abou Hanna before their match with NSA on November 7th, 2025
Elio's School, Champville Marist College
“ It is with deep sadness that Champville Marist College announces the passing of our former student Elio Abou Hanna, a current member of the scout group.
His brutal departure breaks our hearts...
His life was cut short by a criminal bullet.
He will forever be remembered as a gentle young man with a comforting smile, a loyal friend whose presence brought peace and unity.
In every gesture of brotherhood, in every look of shared joy, Elio shone with the light of a simple and beautiful soul, always turned toward others.
To his friends, to all the Scouts and Routiers, and even more so to his grieving family, so dignified and loving, the College expresses its sincere condolences and joins them in prayer and affection.
May the Lord welcome Elio into his infinite tenderness. He has just passed to the other side, where peace knows no end.
Rest in peace, Elio.
Elio's Master Thesis Professor at USEK
"With a heart filled with sadness and grief, I mourn our dear student Elio from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) family, who was unjustly taken away by a treacherous weapon while in the prime of his youth. He graduated with sincere effort and rare determination. I supervised his research project for his Master's Degree and he graduated in June 2025!
I knew him as a bright, well-mannered student who loved learning, was dedicated to his work, and never tired. He had a great dream of serving his community, but the hand of treachery reached out to him for no reason and without fault.
Elio left us too soon, but his impact will remain in the hearts of all who knew him, his professors and classmates, in every idea we discussed together, and in every step he took towards science, honesty, and humanity.
We hope that God inspires the Lebanese state to take decisive action in withdrawing the historically present, uncontrolled weapon of betrayal that has never protect its bearer and never will!
May God have mercy on you, Elio."
Professor Joseph Saab, Director of USEK Laboratories
What happened to Elio Abou Hanna?
Official declarations from Elio Abou Hanna's parents.
Remembering Elio Abou Hanna
It is still too early to tell Elio to rest in peace! He had a long life ahead of him, dreams to fulfill, a family to start, love to spread, and parents to love and support.
Today, all Lebanese mourn this young man taken in the prime of his life, and we will mourn him for a long time to come!!!!
Pipia Arazi
Elio, your murder has broken the hearts of so many people! You were so young and distinguished!
I cried over your death and I am praying for your parents, so that God gives them the strength to bear your loss. Peace to your pure soul! You are surely among the saints!!!
Najathe Kreydi
My dear Elio... it pains me so much to see your sweet face among those who have left us... Lord, comfort his parents [...] help them to live with this fire in their hearts... Ya habibi, ya Elio, my tears only add to the desolation we all feel, but what comforts me is that you will watch over us from the shade of a cedar tree that honors you,[...]
Dalal Hamdan
May your beautiful soul rest in peace, Elio.
You left behind a warmth that words can hardly capture, a light that continues to live in every heart you’ve touched. Your kindness, and the quiet strength you carried will never fade from our memories. We’ll carry your presence with us always, in every smile, and every moment of peace that reminds us of you.🤍
MAM Naccache
Through his dedication, kindness, and brotherly spirit, he fully embodied the values of Scouting: service, loyalty, and love for others. Always present, always smiling, he knew how to bring us together, encourage us, and inspire each and every one of us. Today, we pay tribute to him with immense gratitude for all he brought to our Scouting family. His memory will remain alive in our hearts and continue to guide our steps, like a benevolent light on our path.
Equipe Sphinx
Elio was so kind to all of us. When I registered for the Master’s program, he used to talk to me at the beginning of each semester to check which courses I am taking to send me his notes, exams... No one can believe he’s gone. He was the purest among us. I remember the last time we talked, I had a midterm and I told him we could hang out next week with Albert [...] I couldn’t believe that our reunion on Tuesday would be at his funeral 😔
Sandrine Maalouf
It is still too early to tell Elio to rest in peace! He had a long life ahead of him, dreams to fulfill, a family to start, love to spread, and parents to love and support.
Today, all Lebanese mourn this young man taken in the prime of his life, and we will mourn him for a long time to come!!!!
Pipia Arazi
Elio, your murder has broken the hearts of so many people! You were so young and distinguished!
I cried over your death and I am praying for your parents, so that God gives them the strength to bear your loss. Peace to your pure soul! You are surely among the saints!!!
Najathe Kreydi
My dear Elio... it pains me so much to see your sweet face among those who have left us... Lord, comfort his parents [...] help them to live with this fire in their hearts... Ya habibi, ya Elio, my tears only add to the desolation we all feel, but what comforts me is that you will watch over us from the shade of a cedar tree that honors you,[...]
Dalal Hamdan
May your beautiful soul rest in peace, Elio.
You left behind a warmth that words can hardly capture, a light that continues to live in every heart you’ve touched. Your kindness, and the quiet strength you carried will never fade from our memories. We’ll carry your presence with us always, in every smile, and every moment of peace that reminds us of you.🤍
MAM Naccache
Through his dedication, kindness, and brotherly spirit, he fully embodied the values of Scouting: service, loyalty, and love for others. Always present, always smiling, he knew how to bring us together, encourage us, and inspire each and every one of us. Today, we pay tribute to him with immense gratitude for all he brought to our Scouting family. His memory will remain alive in our hearts and continue to guide our steps, like a benevolent light on our path.
Equipe Sphinx
Elio was so kind to all of us. When I registered for the Master’s program, he used to talk to me at the beginning of each semester to check which courses I am taking to send me his notes, exams... No one can believe he’s gone. He was the purest among us. I remember the last time we talked, I had a midterm and I told him we could hang out next week with Albert [...] I couldn’t believe that our reunion on Tuesday would be at his funeral 😔
Sandrine Maalouf
To Elio, a shining light snatched away by injustice.
His soothing smile, his heart always turned toward others —nothing justifies a criminal bullet stealing his future.
The pain that breaks his parents, his sister, his friends, is even more bitter when the State, powerless or complicit, imposes its sovereignty only on the innocent, allowing impunity to reign and crime to triumph.
Elio, you deserved to live, not to become a symbol of inequality in the face of protection and the law.
Your departure is a cruel reminder that, too often, it is young people, full of promise, who pay the price for neglect.
May your gentle soul rest in peace, far from this cowardly world.
May your family find the strength to carry on, supported by our affection. And may justice finally be done one day, not just in words, but in deeds that honor your memory.
Elie El Khoury
A smile, a presence, kindness... that was you, Elio...
You remained faithful to your principles, your dreams, and above all, to the Marist spirit.
Your life, though short, was a seed of kindness and love that continues to bear fruit among us.
With love, hope and faith, we entrust you to heaven.
Become our angel.
Protect the school that you loved so much.
In these particularly painful moments, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to your parents, your sister Maria, and the entire Marist family.
May your soul res in eternal peace with the angels.
Your Arabic teacher at Cycle des Grands
Collège Mariste Champville
Darine Zgheib El Assal
Elio-Ernesto AbouHanna
11th January 2001 - 26th October 2025
Beirut, Lebanon
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Elio's Parents Marianne and Walid's Press Declarations
Elio Abou Hanna's mother, Marianne Faddoul Abou Hanna on MTV Lebanon News
Elio Abou Hanna's father, Walid Abou Hanna talking to Almashhad Media