Crispin, David

Son of Sa’ada and Haim, was born on September 5, 1960 in Morocco. In 1962 David immigrated with his parents to Israel, and the family settled in Ma’alot. When he was 4 years old, he had a severe heart disease and underwent open Lev surgery, but the operation did not work out, and three years later David was forced to undergo another heart surgery, this time successfully. Until the age of 9, David was in medical treatment, which disrupted the course of his studies. But his parents took care of his upbringing, and with the help of private tutors, he achieved the level of education of children of his age and was integrated into regular studies. He studied at the Yahalom Elementary School in Ma’alot and was an outstanding student and a close friend of his teachers and friends. At the age of 15, David graduated from elementary school and moved to the Ma’alot industrial school. He was a diligent student, courteous, respectful of others, especially his older family. David was a member of the Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed movement and was one of its founders in Maalot. He completed his studies as a mechanical locksmith, and when he reached the army, he wanted to serve in the army, like other members of his age. However, he encountered difficulties because of his medical history. David did not accept his military service, insisted and volunteered for the IDF in June 1981. In November 1982, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and on May 3, 1983, David complained of aches and turned to a military doctor. He was given a short vacation and returned to his home, and there he died. He was 22 years old when he died. David was laid to rest at the Ma’alot cemetery. He left behind his parents, three sisters and a brother.