Jacobson, David

David, son of Kadan and Daniel, was born on the 27th of Shvat, 5703 (13.2.1953) in Jaffa. He completed his studies at the Shivtei Israel elementary school in Jaffa and decided not to continue high school. His father owned a shoe factory and David began working in the factory and helping his father. He spent three years there, acquired a profession and earned a living. David loved literature and spent most of his leisure time reading books. He was friendly and always surrounded by friends who loved and enjoyed being with him. He was active in the company, organized trips and parties and used to shoot all kinds of important events on his camera. David was a healthy, sturdy, handsome boy. All his life he was a devoted and loyal son to his parents and maintained close ties with his family even during his military service. Shortly before his induction into the IDF, he decided to undergo a pre-military driver’s course and was ordained as a driver and received a third-class driver’s license. After completing basic training, he was sent to an armored brigade and served as a truck driver. Most of his service was spent in the south of the country. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, his unit was on the Golan Heights, and David, who took part in all the battles and missions that were imposed on the unit, emerged safely from the battle. His friends in the unit testified that during the battles, when his friends were appalled and unable to function properly, David proved that he was a model soldier, helped everyone and encouraged those in need, even though he saw his good friends fall in battle. In the middle of Kislev, 5734, David was wounded while performing his duties in the southern Golan Heights, and for three weeks the doctors tried to save him, but on 4 Tevet, 29 December 1973, he died. He was brought to eternal rest in the military section of the Kiryat Shaul cemetery. Survived by his parents, sister and brother. After his death he was promoted to sergeant. His family participated in the establishment of a memorial room in memory of David and his battalion, Battalion 82, and the publication of the book “Yizkor” for fallen soldiers who fell in battle.