Lorbert, Ren (Rani)

Son of Yitzhak and Genia. He was born on April 1, 1959, in Kfar Yehoshua. When he was five years old, his family moved to Haifa, where he studied at the Sprinzak elementary school, where he traveled with his parents to France, where he was very difficult to visit, and when he came with his mother to visit Israel, He remained in Israel and was sent to Kibbutz Maoz Hayim as a foreign child, where he was absorbed in the bosom of an adoptive family, found his place and saw his future there, and attended the regional school in Neveh Eitan and the Neurim School In the village of Vitkin, and was trained in the use of mechanical-engineering equipment.Rani was involved in every economic and social event, he was always modest in his demands and did everything from He was open and willing to help at all times, took part in every family event, and stood out in his love for others. The sharpness of life and the sharpness of giving liked him all over him. In November 1976, Rani was drafted into the IDF despite the fact that he was supposed to engage in his profession – heavy mechanical equipment – preferred to volunteer for an elite reconnaissance unit, and after a struggle he won and was accepted. He was a good friend and accepted by his friends, and was always the organizer and initiator of the company (Wednesday, 6 Adar II 5738). 15.3.1978), Rani was injured during an encounter, while capturing and purifying one of the terrorist houses in the battle of Maroun al-Ras in southern Lebanon. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Afula. Survived by his parents and three brothers. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, then-Minister of Defense Ezer Weizman wrote: “Corporal Ran Lorbert gave his life for his homeland … Corporal Ran Lorbert served in the Infantry, Infantry and Infantry School. Excellent soldier, exemplary friend and loved by everyone who knew him. “Ran Lorbert was promoted after his fall.” His family published a pamphlet in his memory. Ma’ariv, Yedioth Ahronoth and Davar published lists about his life and his fall.