Hadad, David

David, Son of Margalit and Eliyahu (Lulu), was born on October 8, 1954 in Tel Aviv. He studied at the Arlozorov Elementary School in Jerusalem and later studied at the agricultural high school in Ein Kerem and successfully passed the matriculation exams. David was an outstanding student, who understood that only diligently and diligently could he achieve real achievements. He set himself a goal of passing the matriculation exams, and therefore he worked hard to study the subjects he found difficult. His good grades surprised his teachers, who were amazed by his rapid progress in school. He also helped his classmates solve difficult problems. Was active in the social life of the school and as a member of the school council of the school, he made sure to improve the conditions of study and brought the students and their positions before the board. He was involved in extensive social and cultural activities and was responsible for organizing school parties and trips. At the same time, he was also involved in the pranks of the pupils and was the driving force behind every act of mischief, but thanks to his sense of responsibility and wisdom, he knew how not to exceed the permissible limit. He was an avid sports fan, excelled in soccer and basketball, and made great achievements in light athletics. He continued his father’s path, which won the State Championship in long distance runs. David had acquired many friends for his kindness, tenderness, and manliness. He worked his way steadily and stubbornly and proved to all that with the willpower one can meet any challenge and fulfill the goals he set for himself. He loved his family, followed the mitzvah of honoring parents and was the guide and counselor to his younger brothers and sisters. David was drafted into the IDF in early October 1972 and volunteered for the Armored Corps, where he was sent to a tank training course and graduated as an outstanding trainee, and was later assigned to a tank battalion in Sinai, In the battle that took place in the northern sector of the Suez Canal, on October 6, 1973, David was hit and killed. He fell in battle two days before his nineteenth birthday. Ten months after his fall, his body was found and he was brought to eternal rest in the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. Survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister. After his fall, he was promoted to corporal. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the commander of the unit wrote: “David served as a tank gunner in the unit. He was an active and active man and was revealed to be a diligent and admired staff member.” His classmates published a pamphlet in his memory,