Emiliano Brikman was 20, known for his humor and protective nature toward his younger sisters, Jessica and Melissa, especially when they went out dancing. A sports enthusiast, he was a karate instructor and a River Plate soccer club fan, with a love for animals, often rescuing injured dogs. On the morning of July 18, 1994, Emiliano left home early to seek employment at AMIA, aspiring to save money and open his own gym. At 9:53 a.m., while waiting in line at the Job Placement Department, a car bomb exploded at the AMIA building on Pasteur 633.