Melamed, Danny
Son of-Mira and Avraham, born on February 22, 1964 in Moscow, capital of the Soviet Union, immigrated to Israel in 1973. At first, the family lived in an absorption center in Nahariya, then moved to Acre. Danny began his studies at the “Son of-Zvi” elementary school, and continued at the “Kiryat Education” general school in Acre, where he was active in the urban youth movement “Naaran”, completed courses for instructors, . In the ninth grade, Danny was enrolled in a class of outstanding students and enrolled in the “Electronics” department, and in 10th grade he began studying in electronics and took part in a summer camp for science-oriented youth from the Technion. Received a certificate of excellence. Danny was an active athlete and represented his school in a personal, nationwide competition for light athletics for high schools. Danny was drafted into the IDF in October 1982 and went to study at the Technion in the Department of Aeronautics as part of the academic reserve, during which he was the cultural coordinator of the Technion Students’ Association. He liked to read Russian literature and was interested in Hebrew poetry, especially the songs of Rachel. Danny continued sports activities at the Technion, was a member of the Technion’s sailing team and had a lot of fun. He also found time for him to wander the country and take a walk. After two years of studies, Danny decided to take a “time out” and serve in the IDF, and he completed a course on the subject of tripartism, completed it successfully and was sent to Lebanon as a personnel coordinator in the unit On 17 March 1985, In a condolence letter to the family, his commander wrote: “I have known Danny since his arrival in the unit. Was a soldier with excellent professional knowledge, responsible, dedicated, who performed his job to the satisfaction of his commanders while discovering initiative, willpower and perseverance. Corporal Danny was a loyal friend, a true friend, who helped his friends and contributed greatly to the friendship relations of the unit. Was loved and accepted by his friends and commanders. “The defense minister noted that Danny” was a dedicated soldier with high motivation, who was fond of his friends and commanders. He was outstanding in his wisdom and his ability to lead. He assisted in all the tasks that were assigned to the unit. “His memoirs were published in the Technion’s newsletter Epsilon,
