Elazar, Tzachi-Yitzhak

Son of Nurit and Yaakov, was born on November 22, 1956 in Ramat Hasharon. He was the son of a senior officer in the regular army, and due to the father’s duties, the family traveled frequently. Tzachi began his studies at the Magen elementary school in Maoz Aviv in Tel Aviv. After completing grades 1 and 2, Tzachi’s family moved to Jerusalem, where he continued his elementary studies. After about a year, the family returned to Ramat Hasharon, and from there the father went on a mission to Singapore. Tzachi continued to study at the American School in Singapore in grades 4 to 7. In 1969, the family returned to Israel, this time to Tiberias, where Tzahi completed eighth grade. He completed his four years of high school in Ramat Hasharon. After graduating from high school, he and his friend went on a trip to the United States. When he returned he was informed that prior to his induction into the IDF, he had been invited to air force examinations, and was Simcha because the service was a charm for him, and since his childhood he had been drafted into a jet “To. Tzahi was summoned to a navigational course, but after his doubts and thoughts, he preferred to serve in the Armored Corps. These were the days after the Yom Kippur War. Many of the armored corps soldiers fell in battle, and it appeared that young men who were about to be drafted were afraid to join this corps. Tzahi decided to enlist in this corps because of its strength and importance in defending the country. For three and a half years, Tzahi served in various positions in the Armored Corps, including a platoon commander and a battalion commander, and in April 1975 he took a course that trained him to be a liaison. In February 1976, Tzahi Kurs graduated from the rank of tank commander and rose to the rank of sergeant. At the same time he thought of extending his career in the career army, and although he was promised the rank of captain, he returned and decided to study manufacturing and management engineering at son of-Gurion University in Be’er Sheva. His dream was to join the project team of the Merkava tank. Tzachi studied at the university for four years, from 1978 to 1982. A few months before the outbreak of the Peace for Galilee War, he met his girlfriend and hoped to build their future together. Tzachi did not complete his studies and did not build his home. Upon the outbreak of the Peace for Galilee War, he was drafted with his unit, commanded his platoon in the battle against the Syrians in the eastern sector, and on the 10th of Sivan 5742 (10.6.1982) fell in battle during an assault on the village of Hos-a-Daniba. He was 25 when he died. Tzachi was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv. He left behind his parents and sister. Defense Minister Ariel Sharon wrote in a letter of condolence to his family: “He was a professional, efficient, proactive and responsible officer. Yitzhak showed concern to his subordinates and served as their example. Everyone who knew him loved him. “The commander of his unit wrote to his family:” Tzahi joined the battalion when it was established and since then served as commander of the tank division. He was discovered as a professional and devoted commander throughout his career in the unit. “