Frij, Herzl

Herzl, son of Ora and Avraham Frij, was born in 1951 in Tripoli, Libya, and immigrated to Israel with his family when he was eight months old. Herzl was drafted into the IDF in the middle of August 1968. He completed his regular service in September 1971. In early June 1973 he volunteered to serve in the regular army and returned to the IAF as a driver. He is described as being very devoted and responsible. On the 6th of Iyar (June 4, 1986), Herzl fell during his service and was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Petach Tikva. He left behind a wife, three daughters, a mother and sisters and brothers. He received a certificate of appreciation and respect for his service in the career army.