Son of Hadas and Paniel. Born on 26.5.1979 in Hadera, a younger brother to the eldest Ran. His sister Sivan was born after him. He spent his childhood in the family and friends circle, with many trips and many activities. It was only natural for birthdays, for example, to take place in nature. Nir was always surrounded by close friends. On his ninth birthday, Nir received a gift from his friend Yuval Weizmann, a computer program called ‘Dichamine to the Computer’. In the dedication, he wrote: “For the great help you have given me during the difficult period that I have passed, for your kindness, for your sincere friendship …” A reminder of a road accident that Yuval experienced, and Nir did not leave him for a moment. Nir studied at the Arlozorov Elementary School, where his father, Faniel and his grandfather Jacob, also studied. After completing eighth grade, Nir moved to Hadera High School and studied for four years in a physical-physical track. These were four intensive years of a lot of social activity, and some studies. Nir underwent a course for young instructors and excelled in the field of shlach, and received a certificate of excellence and appreciation from the school and the Gadna. Nir invested a great deal of his energy in sports, practiced at the gym and even won the first place in breast compression. Nir prepared the IDF for a long and continuous investment, like his older brother, who was trained in a combat fitness class organized by the Gadna and was among those who persisted in it. During his eleventh grade, during the Passover holiday, Nir set out to form a naval commando unit in the framework of Gadna-Yam and also took a diving course. Nir went out with his family for walks and nature on every occasion, and grew up on the values of knowledge of the country and love of the homeland. It was only natural that on the day of his enlistment in the IDF in January 1998, he volunteered for a pilot’s course, and when he was dismissed he went to the Navy’s naval commando … Tom, Nir’s friend to the pilot’s course, wrote: “… Between your gnarled appearance, your bully and your chest, your delicate, sensitive, fragile soul. It always seemed to me that you loved your muscles, but in some way you did not like it, and you would do everything people would see what a warm, gentle, sensitive and charming person you were. You do not have to make an effort or anything like that, it comes naturally … Friendship starts in moments of crisis … And since those moments of crisis, you have been with me all the time … Creechy, you made me so many happy moments … Nir served as a fighter in the naval commando unit for four years and three months, and in January 2001 he began his regular service and was supposed to be discharged in September 2002. During his service he was promoted to the rank of Major General. “In the days of a stormy sea, you would find me, and with your special smile you would ask: ‘Is there a situation where I go down to the bay with the kayak waves?'” Of course I was not, “said Dror, Nir’s commander. I can see you from afar, a sturdy figure in a surfing suit, rowing in the yellow kayak, rising and falling in the waves and the white foam, and with a quiet heart I would continue on my way, knowing that there is someone to trust … Dozens We carried out actions on land, in the air and in the sea … wherever you went you would wash your face, wet and straighten your hair as if we were going to a party I am always active, always curious, with a special humor that was not always understood … In the last year you have been in the senior and leading team in the unit, always forward, always giving a personal example on the most complex and difficult tasks. In all of them you stand out in your special shape, in the shape of your strange walk, unmistakable even in the dark, in your broad, somewhat clumsy figure, but always quiet, sure of yourself, not yielding to the pressure of the environment.Sure. Every time I joined the operation with you and the crew, I would be filled with inner pride over the privilege of commanding fighters like you. “Since 2000, as part of the ongoing war on terror, Nir has been among those who worked tirelessly in the operational activities that many units participated in. He was among those Who took control of the Karin A weapons ship, which was intended to be the crowning glory of its military activity, but at the end of March 2002 Operation Defensive Shield began and Nir and his friends took an active part in the fighting, On April 10, 2002, Nir fell in a battle in the Nablus area. During a search for terrorists in ‘Ashira a-Shamalia, north of Nablus, he was shot at close range by terrorists who had been wanted for several years, and was wounded in the head. A few seconds later his friends killed the terrorists. Nir was evacuated to Sheba Hospital at Tel Hashomer, but his mortal wound led to his death. He was twenty-three years old when he fell. Nir was laid to rest at the Hadera military cemetery. Survived by his parents, brother and sister. Capt. Nir, Commander of the Commando Unit, Colonel Ram: “… a fearless fighter, one of the best naval commando fighters … Nir combined strength, strength and values with impressive professional ability. Alongside these, he had the special character that we knew and loved so much … We will remember the rolling laughter, the sharp and witty humor and the never-ending energy. Nir, in your last battle, we fought with a squad of murderers, the cruel and bitter of our enemies, a squad responsible for the murder of hundreds of Israelis and who was about to carry out the attack. Terrorist attacks in the coming days. Nir, thanks to the fighting and your comrades, the soldiers of the Shayetet 13, prevented your next attack. “As a hero, you fell like a hero, and thus set the path for us – to continue uncompromising combat against terrorism.” The chief of staff, Lt. Col. Shaul Mofaz, said: “Lanir, I have a great privilege in exposing you to the wings of the bat. The son of this country, one of our best sons who lights our way at all times. I saw you before the battle, and after the operation integrates into the unique human landscape of your friends. We will remember you as a fearless warrior, the salt of the earth, who chose the way of giving and giving that has no boundaries. “It seems very strange to me to tell you that you will be strong, because how can you be strong without Nir, who has always strengthened us … but we do not have many options left, And we have to be strong in order to have the strength to continue to revive our memories. We have an angel who protects us, and I know he is watching over me, and this thought reinforces me every time. Whenever there were problems in the security situation, I would call Nir, he could tell the truth in the most reassuring way, and give me confidence that he was there, fighting for us, and that security will always remain for me. Nir, a friend of Nir’s, said: “He was a friend, so hard and strange to talk about in the past, which was the height of perfection. There are few people in my little world, if any exist, that I would give them the definition of ‘the height of perfection’, but with a full heart, I know that you were: an exemplary friend, handsome, wise, funny and happy; a man who loves life and life loved him. You were a leader, you were a warrior, you were willing to run forward and sacrifice your life, you were my hero, the hero of us all. “The Weiman family writes:”Nir’s father writes:” Talking about Nir in the past tense is difficult. Hard. A boy who became a boy and a fighter. A person with a strong body but at the same time sensitive, a true friend to many, modest, professional. Taking care of family and friends, always knows how to help … Nir is for me a seasoned hummus, olive oil and hyssop. Nir for me is a member of a jeep trip, with breaks with the coffee and tea set in the countryside. Nir for me is a son who helps when it’s very hard at home and at work. Nir for me is a noise and a commotion in the kitchen, with the smells of dishes and friends around. Nir for me is a mental talk about experiences that are permitted or forbidden to pass on. Nir for me is bouncing, which seems to trample like a night out. Nir for me is to get home, sleep a little and go out to have fun. suffice. And in the morning to return to the army. For many operations. fulfill a dream. You were a fighter in the naval commando unit. You were a legend. Too bad you did not come back. We will remember and will not forget you until the day we die. Nir, you are very lacking. “In memory of Nir, his parents set up a website – www.nir13.com About two months after Snir was killed, his parents learned, almost by accident, that there was a motorboat in his name. , A sailor, a captain and a veteran of Eilat, and the friend decided to call the Nir boat Nir’s family set up Nir Nir in his memory, which directs resources to promote educational projects for youth and the community in conjunction with the Shayetet. A boat donation to the Hadera Sea Club, the establishment of a diving school, an annual flotilla in memory of Nir, and more. Lito is the founder of the Nirim organization, whose goal is to be the flagship of education for youth excellence that has fallen out of formal frameworks, a unique educational program built in various frameworks by the organization with the help of expert advisors, steering committees and higher education institutions, The ability to achieve academic achievements, the internalization of values, personal empowerment and preparedness for value-serving in the IDF.
