Amir, Oded

Oded, son of Geula and Shmuel, was born on May 1, 1950 in Kibbutz Gesher HaZiv. He studied in the elementary grades in the kibbutz and later went on to study in the regional high school. From childhood he stood out in his spiritual maturity and crystallized personality. His childhood acquaintances remember him as having a developed sense of justice, which even then was closer to the “sense of justice of adults” than to that of “children.” Because he was also endowed with courage, stubbornness, and caring, he could not help interfering with everything that happened before his eyes. He would attack older children who assaulted his friends, even though he was not a bully but rather small and thin. Oded was unable to accept the injustice done. He served in his company and in his class a sort of conscience of everything. They soon became accustomed to seeing him as the natural leader of the group and he liked to take care of public affairs and headed the volunteers for every mission. The teachers knew that he could be trusted and entrusted with difficult tasks. All he cared about was that the trip would work, that the class would be clean, that the rest of his classmates would be partners in the event and would care to help when help was needed. However, he was a big mischief and a lot of pranks. He was so resourceful that he would plan and perform tricks that would serve as a subject for discussion throughout the agriculture. He had that rare fusion of love of life full of gaiety, with a responsible adult seriousness. Later on, when the need arose to guide young people, he accepted the task as something obvious, even though at the time he was busy with his hobbies and sports activities. He had an irresistible urge to volunteer. He always volunteered for social and economic tasks and felt that he had to do a lot more than the burden on him. His friends say they do not even remember one instance of “volunteering for show.” He expected to be appreciated, but there was no hint of what was called “switzer.” He had an exemplary natural courtesy and his manner with human beings was full of nobility. People loved to be with him. Many would talk to him about their problems and accept his advice with full faith. He was one of the few who could listen patiently to an opposing opinion and were willing to reexamine their opinions objectively. When he reached the time of his induction, he pondered a great deal about choosing his future in the army, and it was his character that determined the choice. Oded was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early November 1968 and volunteered for an elite unit of the Israel Defense Forces, and after completing his basic training, he completed the special courses of the unit. He was exceptionally well-versed in management and leadership, with a quick grasp, great resourcefulness, and excellent professional knowledge, and was well-versed in his dedication and responsibility in carrying out his tasks and in stability and efficiency in difficult situations. Self-confidence, during his service, first as a soldier and then as a soldier One bows to the IDF’s most elite units, participated in and ordered the specials earned him the certificate from the navy commander and letter of appreciation from the Chief of Staff. Yom Kippur War took part in one of the most daring missions carried out by the IDF. “During the Yom Kippur War, Oded commanded a submarine force that penetrated into the port of Port Said and hit three of the enemy’s warships, and in the course of the Yom Kippur War, Although the port was well protected, including patrols and the dropping of depth bombs, Oded carried out his mission in full. ” This action did not return Oded’s burial place is unknown. A memorial plaque was erected in the cemetery on Mount Herzl. Survived by his parents and two brothers. This fallen hero is a “maklan” – a hero whose burial place is unknown.