Livni, Nathan

Nathan, son of Chana and Matityahu, was born on May 5, 1953 in Kibbutz Ma’ayan Zvi. He attended elementary school in his kibbutz and later graduated from the agricultural high school in Kfar Galim. He loved school and diligently studied, and always tried to fulfill his duties to the satisfaction of his teachers and teachers. As a child he was involved in the company of children and youth and was interested in everything that happened in the agriculture. During his high school years, he taught youth at the “HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed” branch in Zichron Yaacov, and he attached great importance to this work with young people from disadvantaged families. After graduating from high school, he went on a year of service as a counselor at the “HaNoar HaOved VeHalomed” group at Ramat Hatayasim. He told his friends that he enjoyed the training and found satisfaction in forming a group of young people and trying to direct their way to the future. He was a sociable boy, a lover of dance and sports, and all his actions were full of grace and gentleness. He was always devoted to his parents, caring for his family, honest and conscientious. He was recruited to the Armored Corps in the south and was trained in professional courses and a course for tank commanders. He was an excellent soldier, responsible and dedicated to his job, and served as an example to his friends in his good temper and obedience. He never complained about difficulties and vacations. He used to tell the house that he was proud to wear the tank cap and that he believed in the ability of the tank and the armored car. During the Yom Kippur War, Natan took part in the battles against the Egyptians on the Sinai front. On October 19, 1973, in the battle that took place after the crossing of the Suez Canal, his armored personnel carrier was hit and he was brought to eternal rest in the Kibbutz Ma’ayan Zvi cemetery, leaving behind his parents, sister and brother. Was promoted to the rank of sergeant. “In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote:” Nathan was a dedicated and diligent trainee and managed to reach a high tank level in all the tank professions. During the war, Nathan played the role of a tank crew member and performed his role impeccably, with the discovery of personal initiative and dedication, professional ability and courage. Thanks to him and his friends we managed to stop the heavy attacks of the enemy and to launch an attack, during which we took the initiative in our hands. His image will serve as a constant fire for us, in light of which generations of young tank commanders will be loyal and loyal. “