Ben-Dov, Ilan

Son of Yaakov and Elizabeth. Born on August 7, 1949 in Haifa, he studied at the “Urim” elementary school and at the vocational high school in Kiryat Haim. From the age of ten, he was active in the “Kiryat Haim” kibbutz of Hashomer Hatzair. After completing his theoretical studies, he continued to work in a printing house in Haifa. All the while he did not abandon his activity in the youth movement and after completing various courses in the movement, became a guide. He excelled in his warm, friendly and humane attitude, and all his acquaintances loved and respected him. From the day he learned to read, the magic of books had not been released, and his room was filled with books that made him friends and guide-men in all areas of life. He was a member of the Society of Nature Enthusiasts and used to travel throughout the country, and he knew every part of it. He arrived at Kibbutz Ramat Menashe and spent a Simcha year there. Ilan was conscripted into the IDF in February 1968, after he had studied in a pre-military course, and was transferred to a unit near Haifa, after being introduced to his ability and ability in this unit. 1969) died and was put to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa, and in a letter of condolence to his family, the father of his father died of a Lev attack. Going out of the ordinary; With a desire to move forward and have access to his comrades-in-arms and commanders. He served as a noncom in charge of a driving course, a job related to the education and training of a new generation in the IDF. He was energetic, knowledgeable and willing to fulfill his mission for the sake of the IDF and the State of Israel. “