Kutner, Israel (“Kachelet”)

Son of-Arieh and Tzila. Born in Jerusalem on March 2, 1949, he studied at the “Shalva” elementary school in the city, and was a member of the “HaNoar HaOved” movement in the Daughter of Galim branch and an excellent athlete who loved swimming and also took a lifeguard course. He took part in all the social activities – in plays, choir singing and music, but mainly in sports – he spent his leisure time singing, playing guitar, and even writing songs after graduating from elementary school. He excelled as a serious student. He treated his parents with respect and respect and was courteous and friendly with his friends, so his house was always full of friends who came to visit him. After graduating from high school, he wanted to continue his studies at the Hebrew Technion in the framework of the reserve, but this did not help him. Israel was drafted into the IDF in August 1967, but did not abandon the idea of ​​studies, and after a year of basic training he served for about a year in the Artillery Corps, and after this year he succeeded in reaching the navy and joining the course. (16.6.1969), during the course of the course, fell while carrying out his duties. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa. His friend, who lived with him throughout the long months of preparation and knew him closely, wrote that “he was always open-hearted and always willing to help his friend in times of trouble, whether with real help or with a good word. To reach out to the organization and soon became a key to the success of each party, and he took all these roles with joy and will, and was willing to help the weaker ones, I do not remember a case they asked him and he could help and refuse. – His behavior – kindly, kindhearted, and above all – an excellent friend and friend. ” In a letter of condolences to his parents, his commander wrote: “Your son came to us after volunteering for the captains course from a combat unit in the IDF. Az was his desire to be an officer in the navy and this desire was appreciated by his commanders and friends. He was a model and a symbol of his behavior. He was loved by his friends and appreciated their work for them. As his commander, I am convinced that in accordance with his level of knowledge and competence, he would have joined the ranks of the officer corps in the corps. On behalf of his comrades and commanders and my name, allow me to express our condolences and deep sorrow for your misfortune. “