Kolb, Israel
Son of Rachel and Baruch. Israel was born in Israel on the 23rd of Sivan 5706 (8.6.1950). Israel enlisted in compulsory military service and served in the Border Police. He was released, and after four years, on November 9, 1974, he returned to the career army. During his service, he served in Companies 6, 8 and 2. H. was the last company to serve there, and the commanders of Israel were always praised by every commander and commander. He always volunteered and was at the head of the fighters. His friends tell him about the model policeman and the model he used to be. Israel was married to Galila and father to Zvika and Ronit. He was an honest and loyal husband, and an excellent father. He was very attached to his family and especially the children, and loved everyone. He did not miss anything of his children and loved to pamper them. Israel had many members, both in citizenship and in service. His relatives tell of his sense of humor, of the help he used to give to others, and of his love for the sea – “to the point of madness.” Israel loved both fishing and swimming. Sports, soccer, and nature walks were his soul. An Israeli policeman was killed while carrying out his duties on December 9, 1975. While driving in a Border Police vehicle, the vehicle was overturned in the dangerous round near Shefer. Israel was killed on the spot. The driver was seriously injured. Israel was twenty-five years old when he fell. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Nahariya. Survived by a wife and two children.
