Avidar, Noam

Was born on October 14, 1962 in Kfar Saba. Noam graduated from the Son of-Zvi State School in Kfar Sava, studied electronics for three years and completed his studies at the “Portrait” school in Herzliya. He was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early February 1981. After completing basic training, he served as a squadron commander, serving for a while in the Air Force in an aviation course, and finally was stationed at an absorption and recruitment base. He was awarded the rank of First Sergeant, was awarded the “Peace for the Galilee” signal and the letter of the operational service: “A disciplined, efficient, responsible and devoted officer performed his duties in the best possible manner and to the satisfaction of his commanders “On the 2nd of Shvat 5744 (6.1.1984), First Sergeant Noam fell during his service and was put to rest in the military cemetery at Kfar Saba. He left behind his parents and four brothers and sisters. In his letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “In the brief period that we have known, he has been shown to be courteous, dedicated, lively and kind. Noam was very motivated to serve in the Israel Defense Forces, willing to help his friends and carry out tasks beyond what was required of him. And impressive landmarks during his service in the IDF until he reached the “