Levi, Ilan

Ben-Zinin and Shlomo. He was born on July 13, 1969 in Haifa. On his fourth birthday, the family moved to the Afridar neighborhood of Ashkelon, where he grew up and was educated. He began his studies at the Ilanot Elementary School and continued his high school studies at the Challenge School. Ilan was a sociable and active boy with many talents. Was a prominent book man and did not stop reading literature even during the intensive training during his military service. In addition to reading, he liked to listen to music and to play the organ. He also took part in the cycling department, in which he was chosen to represent Israel in a competition held in this field in Berlin, Germany. In addition to developing his talents and personal hobbies, he also engaged in activities of a social nature. He was a member of the Hashomer Hatzair movement and later joined the Scouts movement, where he became an active member. Ilan joined the Nahal paramilitary unit in Sde Boker, but later volunteered to serve in the Armored Corps. And was one of the outstanding soldiers in his unit, and was sent to the Armored Corps Officers Course, where he also excelled in his performance. Ilan fell during his duty on 10 May 1989 in an accident that took place in the Merkava tank at the end of the course, and was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Ashkelon and placed two parents, two sisters, Hagit, Chen and Miri in the letter. Condolences to the bereaved family His commander wrote about his right to know Ilan, who was characterized by quick perception, vigor, fairness and high motivation, qualities for which he was a prominent and natural candidate for rapid advancement. , The sense of humor and the sense of proportion and willingness to volunteer, which made them a member of the team and the entire unit Ha established an officers club at the base where he fell to commemorate his memory.