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Overt, Danny

Overt, Danny


Ben Alvira and Stephan. He was born on 31.1.1973 in Ashdod. A younger brother to Tali. Danny attended the “Shazar” elementary school in Ashdod and the “Makif” high school in the theoretical track, with an emphasis on chemistry. He was a mischievous boy, full of joy. According to his teachers and teachers, Danny was a prominent and talented student, but devoted much of his time and energy to “playful activities,” which he loved. Already in his childhood he liked to put together airplanes, a hobby that grew stronger over the years. He traveled extensively throughout the country, loved the sea and the beach, and surfed in a surfboard. Danny successfully completed the tests and tests for an aviation course, passed the special training and was invited to the course. At the end of July 1991, Dani was drafted into the army and began a pilot course, completing the course on a very good level, both as a pilot and as an officer, according to his commanders. Whether he was planning operational activities or the squadron’s club organization, Danny understood exactly what was required of him and therefore was able to carry out and perform perfectly everything that was imposed on him.After a short period he was a pilot in the F-16 squadron and an active participant in all the operational activities of the Wing and the Force. Surfing the windsurfing board, continued to travel around the country on a motorcycle, traveled around the world a little and returned to his position in the squadron On 17.1.1995, Danny was killed in an air training exercise west of the beach in Ashkelon and was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Ashdod, leaving behind his parents and sister. Capt. Amnon Lipkin-Shahak took part in the family mourning: “Danny was an officer and a pilot who was remarkable … He always acted modestly, loved and accepted by his commanders and friends … He loved the flight, which he had as a second nature … “. But very heavy fell on the city of Ashdod, which separated from one of the best sons. “Perfect guy,” said his friends who love him. According to his commanding officer, Kurtz is pleased with the material, which every commander is blessed with.

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