Gabay, Reuven (Ruby)

Son of Zahara and Jacob. Born on February 18, 1967 in Maalot, the eighth son of a family of nine, ReuSon of attended the Yahalom Elementary School in Ma’alot, the Aharoni Farhi Middle School in Kiryat Shmuel and the Nahariya High School , In the direction of automation and control in the track. He was a candidate for further studies in the technological reserve, and was invited to take part in a naval team test at the beginning of August 1985. He was assigned to the Golani infantry brigade and was chosen to serve in the brigade’s commando unit. Reuven went on basic training, went on a parachuting course, and continued on the difficult and special training course of the Golani reconnaissance unit, after which he received the rank of corporal, continued his combat course in sniper training and served as a sniper in the Sayeret. Fell while carrying out his duties. Five days earlier, Reuven had been critically injured by a Leo missile (“Zarzir”), a sub-caliber. He was hospitalized at Rambam Hospital in Haifa, where he died, Reuven was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Nahariya, and his parents – five sisters – Esther, Flori, Ziona, Livneh and Mazal – and three brothers – Shalom David and Shimon. The unit commander wrote to the bereaved family: “For two full years, Reuven Gabbay was part of us. Ruby underwent a long training period in the unit, which he recently completed with great success. With his smile, with his sense of humor and his kindness he could encourage his staff and help those who needed it. Robbie instilled in the commanders the confidence that despite the difficulties it is possible to continue to achieve achievements. The image of Robbie will continue to be with us as a symbol and a figure for a man and a warrior. “