Kushnir, Dror

Dror, son of Miriam and Ephraim, was born on April 9, 1954 in Tel Aviv, where he lived with his parents and brother Gideon in Ramat Gan, attended the “Hillel” elementary school in Ramat Gan, graduated from high school He was very close to his Lev and was very close to his Lev Dror was an avid spectator and instructor in the Ramat Gan Scouts movement, an ardent athlete – a member of the Maccabi Arazim team and the Wingate Institute, participated in competitions Sports and folk dancing, he knew every corner of the country because of trips with the viewers, friends and family Dror was very friendly and was always at the center of every social activity, his life was full of experiences and happiness, and his happiness radiated over everyone He was always full of love and concern for the family, said one of the friends of the family, “Drori, this is the friend I was looking for in my youth.” His close friends prove every visit to our home – and they visit despite being scattered around the country because of studies – We have learned to appreciate Drori’s deep connection with his friends, because that was Drori and his friends, and he knew that there was someone to trust that they would continue to come, and in their company we saw Drori, hearing his voice, his laughter and his reactions during conversations or arguments In different areas. His characteristic smile, which made the Lev Simcha and often irritated the teachers at school, reappears over the serious soldier in the frame on the wall. After completing his matriculation exams, Dror practiced at the Wingate Institute in order to improve his abilities for the new era. Dror was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of August 1972 and served in the Haruv reconnaissance unit, where he underwent a parachuting course and a high-grade infantry commander course, was an outstanding soldier, admired by his friends and commanders, and with a desire to advance and succeed in military service. In his long journeys of scouts and combat operations, Dror served as a model for his friends in his optimism, his agility and professional ability, and received the “Operational Service Award.” A very devoted friend, a soldier who did not hesitate to sacrifice his life, : “A soldier from birth, almost an IDF record.” In the Yom Kippur War, Dror was a soldier in a glorious reconnaissance unit that fought in the fierce battles in the city of Suez, where he was injured when he ran to save a wounded soldier, and he fell. He was 19 years old. Dror fell on October 24, 1973. He was brought to rest – In the Kiryat Shaul cemetery. Survived by his parents and brother. After his death he was promoted to sergeant.