Dan, son of Ada and Shmuel, was born on July 7, 1954, in New York, United States, and came to Israel with his parents in 1955. He studied at the “Carmel” elementary school in Tel Aviv, and then continued his studies at the Ironi Aleph High School in Tel Aviv, in an electronic-real-world trend. Dan’s parents, named Danny, studied in the United States and when they returned to Israel, the family lived in Jerusalem, where Danny went to kindergarten. He began his elementary education in London, where his father did a mission. Shortly afterwards, however, the father and family returned to Israel and lived in Tel Aviv. As a firstborn, he took care of his younger brother as a father, and his teacher said that he would run to see them at intervals. From childhood Danny loved to study and was always among the best students. In high school, he chose electronics because it was considered the most difficult; According to his teacher, he had a very respectable status and influence in his class and was always surrounded by friends who loved and admired him, and friends who sought his closeness. His teachers and friends chose him for responsible positions, even though he did not. Danny was an active member of “Youth for Youth” and was a member of the organization. He was a sports fan and a member of the Maccabi Association, where he played tennis and basketball. He also excelled in the volleyball game and was a member of the country club’s volleyball team. He was “crazy” for cars and loved driving. He also loved literature and read a lot. According to his teachers in high school, he was lively and lively, yet responsible and prudent, understood the limitations of individual and social life and the need to adapt to situations and demands. He did not bow to convention and did not accept things that seemed wrong to him, but he was not rebellious and recognized the right of others to hold his mind. He had a strong character and when he made a decision it was very difficult to move him from his decision. He always tried to do things to the best of his ability and aspired to achieve perfection in everything he did; Indeed, he succeeded in all his ways. Danny was intelligent and resourceful. By nature, he was honest and used to talk to the subject, without unnecessary words. Although he seemed to be serious, he had an excellent sense of humor and in his mischief made him feel cheerful. He was a good friend and loved by his friends, a devoted son and a loyal friend of his relatives. From his youth he helped vacate weak students in their studies and did his work responsibly and with dedication. During the summer vacation between the seventh and eighth grades he made a trip to England. He loved studying and even when he was in the army, he used to solve mathematical problems, so that “the mind would not rust.” His matriculation certificate was excellent and he successfully passed the entrance exams to Tel Aviv University, where he was preparing to study in the academic reserve, but finally decided to finish his regular service. Danny was drafted into the IDF at the end of October 1972 and was assigned to the Armored Corps, after completing basic training, and after completing his tank training course, he was assigned as a tank gunner in the Armored Corps. However, even in the Armored Corps, they were not satisfied with his will and his desire for challenges, and he was asked to be transferred to the commando unit, but he was refused, so he had to make do with high levels, At his home, for a minor operation in his hand Before the holiday he phoned his unit to ask for a few more days off, but he moved On the day that the war broke out, Dan left with his company for battle, and on that day, 10 Tishrei 5734 (October 6, 1973), he was hit and killed. His body was not found and his burial place is unknown. His name was commemorated in the cemetery on Mount Herzl, in memory of those who fell on the southern front, whose burial place is unknown. In addition, a memorial monument was erected in the cemetery in Kfar Shmaryahu. He was survived by a mother and two brothers. NoAfter being killed, he was promoted to corporal. His family established in his memory a corner of books in the Library of Jewish Studies at the Kedem Synagogue, 20 Carlebach St., Tel Aviv. This fallen hero is a “maklan” – a hero whose burial place is unknown.
