Katz, Yaron
Yaron Katz, son of Yosef and Miriam was born on October 28, 1958 in Tel Aviv. After graduating from high school, he was offered by the IDF to join a pilot course, and he accepted this offer and therefore did not join his comrades in the Nahal Ram. In January 1977 Yaron was recruited. He passed the pilot course on various stages including parachuting. In March 1979 he completed the course and was certified as a pilot. On the 25th of Nissan (22.4.1979) Yaron fell in the line of duty. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Holon. After he fell he was promoted to lieutenant. Survived by his parents, sister and brother.