Mizrahi, Daniel

Son of Miriam and Joseph, was born on October 26, 1962 in Petah Tikva. Daniel was a member of a traditional family. He attended elementary school “Nir Etzion”, continued to study in junior high and preparatory school in Givat Shmuel. Daniel studied at the village of Haro’a and at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Ganim. In February 1981, he enlisted in the IDF and served in the Infantry Corps, where he was trained in the infantry and acquired a profession – an armored personnel carrier driver and specialized in the operations of the Israel Defense Forces. , During the battle, Daniel destroyed three Syrian tanks, destroyed positions and hit the enemy’s resistance points On the 22nd of Sivan, 5762 (13.6.1982), during the eruption to the village of Sil, our forces were repulsed twice, He wanted to go on strike with his commanders. During the battle, his friend was hit by enemy fire. Daniel felt his help, but he too was hurt and killed. In this he showed courage, professional ability and great resourcefulness. For this he was given a commendation by the division commander. Daniel was 20 years old when he fell. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Petah Tikva. He left behind his parents, three sisters and a brother. After he fell, Daniel was promoted to Corporal, and Defense Minister Ariel Sharon wrote in a letter of condolence to his family: “Daniel gave his life for his homeland. He served in the infantry. Was an exemplary soldier who performed his duties in the best possible way. He was always willing to help his friends, with a high personal morality, which his friends liked. “The commander of his unit wrote to his family:” Even though he was a quiet and introverted fellow, his influence was felt on his comrades in the company. Danny was a straight guy with high moral values ​​who guided him in everything he did. He was very meticulous in his performance and loved to help his friends, believed in his way and acted in difficult moments. Daniel was the force that led the battalion and on this mission he died. “In his memory, a synagogue was built called Yad Daniel.