Ben Ilana and Shlomo. Was born on the 11th of Kislev 5737 (21.11.1977) in Ramat Gan, the eldest son of his parents, who were not happy with them at birth, since Ronen was born after a long expectation of three years. Ronen grew up in Hod Hasharon. He began his studies at the Lapid elementary school, went on to junior high school and completed high school in Hadarim. Ronen’s hobbies were many and varied. He had a developed sense of technique, and as a child he did not leave his toys intact; he used to dismantle them, working to reveal the way they worked. As a child, he played chess and even participated in national competitions. He played basketball for the Maccabi Hod Hasharon youth team for two years, was a horseback riding enthusiast, was a theater fan and even a member of the Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed youth movement. As a Bar Mitzvah, he traveled with his parents to Kenya. The exposure to terrible poverty and the poor living conditions of the local residents was difficult for Ronen. His worldview, sensitivity and understanding of the surroundings around him were mature and crystallized in much of his thirteen years. Ronen managed a very active social life. He was always at the center of things, surrounded by friends. His friends stayed at his home on a regular basis and sometimes even stayed overnight. Ronen was very sensitive to the needs of others, careful not to hurt, worried about everyone, advising and mediator, encouraging and supportive, and the advice he gave were serious, mature and practical. At the same time, he was modest and modest, trying not to stand out, avoiding boasting about his actions and accomplishments. Towards the end of the junior high school Ronen met a young woman named Tami, and since then, despite the geographical distance (Tami lived in Haifa), the two did not part. The couple shared a sincere and special love and wonderful friendship. Ronen’s great love was music. Even in infancy he refused to sleep without listening to music, especially classical music. Ronen began studying piano at the age of five, and later went on playing organ. At the age of fourteen he received from his parents, as a birthday present, a synthesizer. The tool was accompanied by a thick booklet in foreign languages, but Ronen did not need it. He examined and examined the new tool for two consecutive days until it completely deciphered its possibilities. He adapted and composed original compositions of his own. He joined the half-ton music school where he worked with various musical ensembles, experimented with many types of music, and participated in school events and youth talent competitions. Ronen did not cling to written characters or to the laws of music and his style was not drawn from any composer. He would sit next to the instrument and his fingers would release him freely from the mood he was in at the time. The sounds they played would extend the hearts and souls of the listeners. When he returned from school, and later from the army, he dropped the bag and hurried to sit down to play. That way he would unload the baggage of his feelings and relax. Despite his musical talent, Ronen refused to be accepted into a military band and insisted on serving in a combat unit. He devoted his senior year of high school to training for the formation of cruisers. During the period his medical profile was removed, all his attempts to change him were unsuccessful and he was forced to give up this goal. Ronen enlisted in the IDF in early August 1996. He was assigned to the 7th Brigade of the 77th Battalion as a driver in the Merkava tank.In order to understand and know, Ronen learned the rest of the tank duties. The attitude of the veteran soldiers, the “pizmanikim,” to the young soldiers, they canceled his opinions and refused to listen to his advice, and as time went on they became familiar with him, and when they became impressed with his technical abilities he was respected and respected. HotHer on his mission unit to conquer a certain destination. The Golan Heights were muddy due to the rainy weather in the area. Ronen did not hesitate to cross the tank with a giant puddle in order to save time on his way to the destination, while other soldiers overtook her and arrived later. The brigade commander who watched the exercise noted him for his daring and originality, and Ronen’s performance led him to be placed as a platoon commander when the battalion immigrated to Lebanon. Ronen’s team was assigned to the Reihan outpost in the eastern sector. His comrades in the company say that Ronen was a true friend, helped many around him, encouraged the young company’s soldiers, advised them and contributed to them from his experience. In order to preserve his morale and that of his friends, Ronen used to take his system’s speakers to the work area, where the tanks were parked, and the treatments they performed to music. Ronen was very attached to his family, and throughout his army service, he made sure to update his parents and leave time to spend time with them and his brothers. Ronen fell in battle in Lebanon on the 17th of Tishrei 5758 (18.10.1997). That same day, Ronen and his team stayed in ambush. In the afternoon, the force identified terrorists in the Khasra area. The tank that Ronan used drove up to a firing position and fired a series of shells. During the exchange of fire at 17:06, the tank was hit by a missile in the front. Ronen was hit in the chest and killed on the spot. He was nineteen when he fell. He was laid to rest in the military section of the cemetery in Neve Hadar, Hod Hasharon. Ronen left behind his parents and three brothers: Eyal, Ofir and Oz, whom he did not get to know, because he was born about four months after his fall. He was promoted to sergeant after his death. His estate contains a great deal of musical material, including arrangements of music and music. His family commemorated his memory by releasing two CDs, including original music written by Ronen, and another disc recorded in the evening in memory of Ronen. Ronen’s music was played on the program “My Big Brother,” which was broadcast on Channel Two on Memorial Day 1998. In addition, since Ronen’s fall, his school, Hadarim High School in Hod Hasharon, has held a race called ” The names of two other graduates who fell in the helicopter disaster are Shiko Saban and Yiftach Shleporsky, who run the three days of the race, the school’s teachers, as well as soldiers from the fallen battalions from the settlement of Shear to Hod Hasharon. At the time, Lt. Col. Amnon Lipkin-Shahak wrote to the family in a letter of condolence: “Ronen served as a Merkava tank driver in the 7th Battalion of the 7th Battalion, and was described as a soldier Who fulfilled his duties with professionalism and endless dedication, and whose commanders even planned to be transferred to serve in the company’s senior team, was admired and accepted by his commanders and friends alike. ” Ronen’s commander wrote to the family: “Ronen served in the battalion for almost a year as a Merkava tank driver, and shortly before the tragic incident in which he was killed, he spoke with Ronen’s staff, who praised his personality and professionalism on the tank. His role is in the best possible way and has played an important role in protecting the security of the communities in the north, and Ronen’s image will remain engraved in our hearts forever. The battalion commander went on to say about Ronen in his eulogy: “Less than a year ago, Ronen, you joined us in the 77 Battalion. There, in that difficult course that trains fighters into battle, which sets a high standard of demands, never sounds complacent, You must do very well, with a lot of modesty and humility and a kind of quiet that characterized you even after that, when you joined the ranks as a regular soldier in Company H. Together with your company, you conducted a training exercise in which you proved to your commanders,And I was happy to hear that Assaf, Amit and Itamar were praising your ability. Amit, who has already changed a number of drivers since his service in the company, even said that you were the best driver of all. ” Ran Mermelstein, a friend of Ronen’s company, wrote a poem in his memory: “Our Ronen, you left us, / Ronen, you are leaving us / / embarrassed, sad, painful and crying / and remember you Ronen – with a smile on his face. You are always fighting, but you are always quarrelsome, / always happy and cheerful – with a smile on your face … / The time has come and with the elite company, and / as all the soldiers in Lebanon are fighting … / And your friends are saying that in the most difficult moments, On the face / And the night you went out with the tank, your friend, / He was hurt and where you found your death. / And the people you found lying lifeless, / Swore that you lay there – with a smile on your face. It is impossible to describe, leaving a blank and empty space in our hearts. / We have a brother, you were a friend, / In our hearts we will always stay.
