Degani (Fishel), Reuven

Son of Avraham and Nechama. He was born on July 21, 1932 in Rostock, Germany. After the family immigrated to Israel in 1939, Reuven studied at the “Tel Nordau” elementary school and when he completed his studies he studied at the Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium until he completed his studies there. He was interested in sports and belonged to Maccabi. Even in the drama he was interested, and even when he studied at the Gymnasium, he was active in the drama club; He later participated in the drama club of Habimah. His teachers recognized his talent as a student and he was Simcha with his accomplishments. He was kind and kindhearted and boundless to the souls of those around him. Glad to announce good news to everyone. It was true at any time and at any hour to help others to the point of endangering himself; In one case he jumped into the crowded road to save a girl from a car injury. Loved order and cleanliness in his dress; This was also expressed in his handwriting. Explain to everyone and six to receive guests and bring them in. In January 1951, he was drafted into the IDF and joined the Navy, but on Thursday, 23.11.1952, Reuven arrived by sea with six other soldiers to play a special role. But the boat in which they sailed did not return. In his memory, a monument was erected in the missing-man section of the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, which is a mikal-a space whose burial place is not known.