Golan (Moti’i), David (Dudik)

David (Dudik, Dudu), son of Taos and Faraj, was born in 1953 in Iran and immigrated to Israel with his family in 1963. He studied at the Korczak elementary school in Kiryat Shmona and continued his studies there at the Danziger High School. David was a diligent and diligent student, loved by his teachers and friends. He was a member of the Hashomer Hatzair movement and later became a counselor in the kibbutz. He also worked as a sports instructor for youth in the neighborhoods of the town and devoted many hours of his free time. When he immigrated to Israel, he was a thin, skinny boy, shy and timid. After his father’s death, Dudik became the head of the family and his self-confidence grew. He was stubborn and determined, yet he was optimistic and cheerful, and he liked to joke and joke. He was naturally sociable, loved to help others, and many would ask for his advice. He had never been angry or resentful and had always been kind and devoted to his friends. He was honest and conscientious, kind and pleasant. He loved reading and devoted to his favorite books for many hours. A loyal and devoted son to his family, he took care of her and did everything possible for her. David was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early November 1971. After completing basic training, he completed a tank training course at Centurion, where he was a good soldier, responsible and devoted to his role. During the period of his service in the army, he tried not to worry about his family, often visited the house, and was careful to write letters home to keep them out of their wits. David was killed in a battle north of Kuneitra, in the Tel Hermonium area, when a shell penetrated his tank and killed him, on 11 Tishrei (7.10.1973). He was laid to rest in the cemetery in Kiryat Shmona. He left behind a mother, a brother and two sisters. After falling promoted to the rank of sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family wrote to his commander: “David was loved by his colleagues and superiors. He did everything he was entrusted with faithfully and with dedication. “His family donated a Torah scroll to the” Yosef Tzadik “Synagogue of the Persian immigrants.