Roy, David

Son of Thomas and Chemda. He was born on the 16th of Elul, September 12, 1946 in Wardesley, England. When David was two years old, the family immigrated to Israel. He studied at the Geulim School in Jerusalem and excelled in his studies, as the teachers testify. He read a lot, was the head of his group and was a member of the class and school committees. After completing his elementary studies, he continued to study at the Hebrew Gymnasium in Rechavia. During his high school studies, he was in the Gadna shooting department and was awarded a trophy, as the first place, in a shooting competition, as well as many certificates of excellence. He was a member of HaPoel. David loved the country very much and traveled extensively, and especially loved Jerusalem. He was drawn to nature and animals, and loved to care for them. His sense of order was very developed, and that helped him during his army service. In August 1965, he was drafted into the IDF and was chosen to serve as a pilot. He acquired many books on aviation for many years, successfully completing basic training courses for tank commanders and armor officers. In the two years he served in the IDF, he devoted himself to his unit, because he loved the Armored Corps. He grew up in an atmosphere of love of the land and boundless loyalty to it, and in that spirit, he served. He had successfully completed all the army courses and was among the best. All those who knew him knew that his most prominent characteristic was his sincere friendship. He appreciated everything in his house, and after every vacation, he would write and thank his parents for the pleasant hours he spent in his their home. David fell in the Six Day War; It was on the first day of the fighting, the 26th of Iyar, June 5, 1967. In recognition of his bravery, he was promoted to lieutenant after he fell. He was buried in the military emergency cemetery in Bari, and was later transferred to eternal rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. His family published a pamphlet in his memory entitled “David”.