Cohen, Eitan

Eitan, son of Shulamit and Saadia, was born on April 13, 1952 in Petah Tikva. He attended elementary school and completed his studies at the Amal High School in Petah Tikva, with the aim of electrifying planes. Eitan was drafted into the IDF in May 1970 and volunteered for the paratroopers, completing a paratroopers course, a sniper course, a sniper rifle course, a infantry training course and a squadron commander’s course. – for operations beyond enemy lines, and even participated in a raid on Beirut, told his friend in the service, Danny: “Eitan was a serious guy and even his smile showed seriousness. He was a diligent guy who hated idleness – a basic character who did everything he took on himself perfectly. “His comrades said:” Eitan kept his principles and was faithful to the challenges he set for himself. His principles were expressed in the most difficult moments and situations. When we were in a depressed mood, he would raise morale, by joke or encouragement. His uniqueness was that he was a true friend, an innocent and honest fellow, cheerful and full of joie de vivre. On the other hand, he was very serious when it came to carrying out a mission; We loved him because of the innumerable qualities that were good in him; But mainly because of his help and loyalty to his friends. To help his friends he was prepared to go through fire and water. Eitan was humble and humble. He never boasted of his actions and showed no trace of condescension. He was very gentle, yet strong and strong in spirit. “In the Yom Kippur War, Eitan voluntarily volunteered for an elite reconnaissance unit that was assigned dangerous missions. On the 15th of Tishrei 5740 (15.10.1973) he went with a reconnaissance force from Ras Sudar to the north. The unit encountered an ambush by Egyptian commandos, and Eitan fell in battle against them. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Survived by his parents, three brothers and a sister. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant.