Golan (Goldstein), Nachum

Son of Elena and Isaac. He was born on February 5, 1968 in Ramat Hasharon and attended the Neve Magen Elementary School in Ramat Hasharon, where he continued to study at the local junior high school in the art track, and later graduated from the Rothberg High School In the literary trend, as his teacher describes him: “Nachum is gentle in my students, looking at me with green eyes. There is a real affectionate content in them. Nahum, whom I asked at the first meeting, what is to him – to a man – in a female literary class, and he answers for granted: ‘What do you mean? I am a writer! ‘”His life was full of work: he painted, sculpted, wrote poetry, plays, short stories, and science fiction literature. Was a friendly and cheerful person, a central figure among his friends, who was optimistic and happy, as he testified in a letter to his mother: “It’s very simple – I’m a loving person. Loves the world and loves many of his creatures. “His friend describes:” Since he always smiled, laughed, impressed and excited, he remained impressed. “Rotem added,” I knew very well that you excelled in life and love of life and you knew how to live. Nahum was very close to his family, and his special relationship with his mother and his younger sister, Chen, was well known among his friends. After completing basic training, he was sent to the IAF unit as commander of the TAM team, and served in the Golan Heights, on the Lebanese border and in the territories, according to his regiment commander: “Nahum became the most prominent and professional commander of the battalion.” The kind of people engraved in memory because of the constant dominance and society they create around them. As a commander of Nahum I particularly enjoyed his honesty and integrity. When I wanted to feel the atmosphere and the mood among the soldiers and NCOs, it was clear to me that Menachem would hear things as they really are and in the most direct and honest way. ” Nahum was chosen to be part of the Artillery Corps sent to his state in the state of Arizona for a year and a half. On November 6, 1989, Nahum was killed in the explosion of a cannon during a shooting test, and was brought to rest at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul, leaving behind his parents and sister. As a team commander in battery A for about a year and performed his exemplary role by showing professionalism, dedication and devotion to carrying out tasks. From the social aspect he served as a commander and as a senior member of his subordinates, and was highly regarded by them. His concern for the soldier and his integrity placed him in charge of the battery. “Nahum’s commander in the United States wrote in his memory:” Nachum did not lose his magic at work either, but he always knew how to separate the laughter from the serious work. Nachum had another aspect, different, as a sensitive and quiet fellow. It was discovered in his writing and stories. In which he demonstrated his literary skills. Sometimes I think that this aspect of his personality would occupy the central place in his life. “