Ram, Haim (Haimka)

Son of Saly and Fibish Greenberg. Born on July 29, 1957 in Kfar Sava, Moshav Neve Yark, Haim began studying at the Aharonovitch State School in Kfar Malal and continued at the Ami Assaf High School in Beit Berl “He said. He loved books very much, and with the same eagerness he devoted himself to listening to progressive pop music. Haim was very active in the sports field – especially in soccer. Nevertheless, he always found time to lend a helping hand to his parents in their hard work in the farm. Haim was drafted into the IDF in early May 1975. After completing basic training, he underwent a parachute training course and was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant, and with his soldiers passed through the tortuous course of a parachutist unit from the first line, He fulfilled his duties well and when his time came to release him from the regular service, his behavior was recorded on the certificate of release as excellent, and the assessment was: “Excellent combatant and commander, with outstanding leadership ability. He was able to teach and work with people thoroughly and diligently. “At the end of May 1978, First Sergeant Haim was discharged from the regular service and after his discharge he began working as a security officer at son of-Gurion Airport. In April 1982, the couple returned from Europe, having fulfilled his old dream as an avid soccer fan, and he saw the English league game, and Haim continued to serve in a paratroopers unit. Quiet and introverted, he was able to create affection and cooperation with those around him when a peace war broke out On June 14, 1982, a sergeant fell in battle in Lebanon during the Peace for Galilee War and was put to rest at the military cemetery in Petach Tikvah, leaving behind a wife and son, parents Two brothers and a sister, and his direct commander described his impressions of Haim’s fighting days: “He was a model commander, calm and calm but not indifferent. Performed every order in the best possible way. “In a letter of condolence sent to the family by the defense minister, he said:” Haim was a fighter and a model commander. He was a personal example of his subordinates. Was capable of leadership, integrity and fairness. “The commander of his unit wrote:” Haim was one of our best commanders. He always led the way and led his soldiers to battle in his characteristic quiet … We lost a fighter and an exemplary commander, who gave a wonderful example to his subordinates. “