Creo, Raviv

Son of Ora and Yaakov, was born on May 18, 1962 in Kibbutz Merhavia in the Jezreel Valley. His mother was born in Israel, a kibbutz member, and his father immigrated to Israel after World War II from Yugoslavia. Raviv was educated at the elementary school in his kibbutz and was among the most prominent students in the school. He continued his high school studies at the educational institution of the valleys, at Kibbutz Mizra. Raviv completed his studies in Electronics. His teachers and mentors prophesied a bright future for him in the profession, which he liked – electronics in the academic reserve, but Raviv preferred to serve in a combat force. In October 1980, he enlisted in the IDF and served in the Armored Corps, where Raviv underwent basic training, completed several professional courses, and graduated as an outstanding student, and in March 1981 he was promoted to the rank of corporal and sent to an advanced course Raviv was also promoted to the rank of sergeant, and Raviv studied all the tank subjects thoroughly and persistently, and was sent to the Armored Corps Officers Course and passed the advanced stages with honors. The Peace of the Galilee War Raviv was stationed in an expanded armored unit, fought in the eastern sector and participated courageously and with great knowledge in the battles, On July 17, 1982, at noon, a heavy battle took place near the town of Jezine, during which Raviv drove the tank of his company commander. During the battle, his commander was injured and Raviv tried to rescue him from the tank under enemy fire, but he himself was wounded and killed. He was 20 years old. He was laid to rest in the cemetery in his kibbutz, in Merhavia. Raviv left behind his parents and two sisters. Defense Minister Ariel Sharon wrote in a letter of condolence to his family: “Lieutenant-Colonel Raviv Cario gave his life for his homeland, and fell during a rescue operation. He was courageous in evacuating the company commander under fire, and was a professional officer with a lot of practical and theoretical knowledge.