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Gleamer, Reuven

Gleamer, Reuven


Son of Yehudit (Ida) and Zvi. He was born on the 17th of Adar 5713 (17.2.1953) in Haifa, and in his early years he moved to the village of Liman, where he studied at the elementary school in Moshav Betzet and continued his high school studies at the Neurim Youth Village in the field of mechanical engineering equipment. He was a diving enthusiast and was drafted into the army in August 1970. He completed his regular service in August 1973 and enlisted in the career army at the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, and in October 1977 he married Shoshi. Their four years later, the couple returned to Kfar Liman, where their eldest daughter, Reut, was born during his service in the army Reuven was aware of the needs and hardships of his subordinates, including lone soldiers and the “Raful boys.” He used to collect them for his home and treat them personally, as well as in the military framework. In his spare time, he intended to finish his service in the regular army and to establish himself in agricultural work in his own farm, but his plans were not fulfilled. In the military section of the Nahariya cemetery. Raya, Daughter of-Reut, and his parents, Zvi and Yehudit, and two brothers – Yitzhak and Fabi. His daughter Ravid was born after his death. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote about his senior position, Reuven’s diligence and his unlimited dedication. General Matan Vilnai gave his family a certificate of appreciation in his memory.

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