Gassner, Yitzhak-Roni

Yitzhak-Roni, son of Naomi and Yechezkel, was born on December 12, 1954, in Petah Tikva. He studied at the “Nir Etzion” elementary school and at the “Netzach-Banim” school, and then continued his studies at the Brenner School in Petah Tikva. Yitzhak was an outstanding student, industrious and diligent. His teacher testified that he was “a clever and vigilant student, always laughing and smiling, and he was all laughter and tenderness, a cheerful boy who was kind and cheerful, ambitious, energetic, proactive and willing to do for others.” He read a lot, was a pleasant conversationalist, sensible and intelligent. From his youth he was very enthusiastic about military matters. Isaac was observant. From childhood he was given a religious education, and although he was not devout, he took care to observe the commandments. He volunteered for everything and did his work with reverence, seriousness and deliberation. He loved people and was loved by them, he smiled at everyone and did not take care of anyone else, he moved away from quarrels and strife and did what he could to straighten things out between his friends. He was forgiving and loving peace. All his acquaintances remember him as an honest man and a true man with a conscience, courteous, pleasant and modest. He was a devoted and loyal son to his parents, loved them, respected their wishes, and took care of their welfare. Yitzhak was drafted into the IDF in early February 1973 and assigned to the Armored Corps, and after completing basic training, he completed a tank training course in the Patton tank, where he was a good and responsible soldier and dedicated to his position. Tried to keep his parents worried, made sure to write home often, and never complained about the difficult training and the army’s life, in order to prevent concern from his parents’ parents.In the Yom Kippur War he was sent with his unit to participate in the braking battles against the Egyptians on the Sinai front. D. (October 7, 1973), Yitzhak was killed in a battle that took place in the vicinity of the “petting” outpost A missile that was shot by the enemy hit his tank and he was killed on the spot, was initially considered missing, then a space was declared that his burial place was not known, and his body was later found dead in the Petach Tikva cemetery. A brother and sister, and was promoted to the rank of corporal, and in a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Yitzhak fulfilled his duties with devotion and loyalty.”