Mizrahi, Daniel (Danny)

Daniel (Danny), son of Georgia and Abraham, was born in Jerusalem on August 18, 1950. He completed his elementary studies at the Menachem Ussishkin School in Jerusalem and then completed high school at home – The Meir Boyer Book in Jerusalem, in the real trend: Danny, as his family and friends called him, grew up in one of the city’s unspoiled neighborhoods, and the percentage of students who meet the requirements of studies in his neighborhood is low, and Danny was one of the few who studied for more than 12 years “As a student in elementary school, his teachers recognized his talents and sent him to departments organized by the Jerusalem Municipality for outstanding students. But he was aware of the difficult economic situation in the home, and as a conscientious and considerate man he thought it would be better for him to stop school and help support the family for the time being, until the time came. But his parents, who knew of his love for studies and recognized his talents, succeeded in persuading him to continue high school, and his achievements were the result of great talent and a strong desire to acquire an education. They saved him nothing and stood by his side during times of crisis and difficulties in his studies. His excellence in all areas of his activity was not expressed in words, but in quiet and continuous activity. Thanks to his modesty and humility, he liked his classmates and the neighborhood, and although he was a quiet boy, he always stood out in every company. He was able to establish deep friendships with friends, relationships that stemmed from his consideration of others and his respect for others. Danny, who did not leave the smile, was a source of pride for the family and the pillar of her life. Some of his leisure time was devoted to sports, especially soccer. But most of the day he devoted himself to studies, both those that were required in the school and self-study to broaden his horizons, especially with the help of many books he read. Danny was drafted into the IDF in mid-August 1969 and assigned to the Armored Corps, and after completing basic training for tank commanders, he was stationed in an armored unit as a non-commissioned officer of the Patton tank. He spent most of his service in Sinai and participated in the War of Attrition in the Suez Canal. After being released from regular service he was placed in a reserve unit and was called for periods of active reserve duty. When he returned to civilian life, Danny decided to continue his studies. He was accepted to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and chose to study in economics and statistics. During the first year of his studies he made great efforts to maintain his place among the first students in the class, and succeeded in becoming a prominent and beloved student, and a friend of the other students. He prepared for the end of the year exams, and although he was called for a long reserve period, near the exam, he managed to fill in the gaps, learn and read at every moment of his time. During the Yom Kippur War, Danny took part in the braking battles against the Egyptians on the Sinai front. On October 15, 1973, Danny’s tank was hit while crossing over one of the bridges our forces had erected on the Suez Canal. About two weeks later his family was notified that he was missing. Only after two months of anxiety, hope and fear did it become known that Danny had been killed. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl. Survived by his parents, brothers and sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.