Son of Miriam and Tuvia, was born on February 5, 1961, in Haifa, with a broad smile that characterized him throughout his career. Reuven was a descendant of an old seaman family. When he completed his studies at the “real” elementary school, ReuSon of decided, without declarations, to go to the naval school in Acre. Where he was surrounded by appreciation. At the time, Reuven was an apprentice and a sea-sighted guide, responsible and acceptable to his surroundings. In 1979 Reuven completed his studies, including naval training in the Merchant Navy. From these voyages around the world, Reuven wrote wonderful letters that testify to a rich inner world. On his tendencies and manner of action, the following actions also point out: During the days of independence, Reuven noticed that during the torchlighting ceremony there was no representation of the Hebrew shipping. Therefore, in appreciation and respect for the industry, Reuven began operating in 1981 to torch the merchant fleet among the rest of the Independence Day parades. But he did not. His proposals and requests in writing and orally are preserved in his pages, and to this day the torch has not been lit. In March 1980, Reuven enlisted in the IDF, where he completed a combat fitness course, including parachuting, in February 1982, ReuSon of decided to serve in the regular army, and during the Peace for Galilee War, he was sent to the course of the Naval Command and at the end of 1983 he was appointed commander of a Dabur, Who was purchased and surrounded by his precious and precious possessions, Reuven was tried while he was in charge of a shift, and so he was: a soldier was a joke to him, the joke was misplaced, and the soldier was supposed to be attacked “ReuSon of stood in the breach by saying:” I did not prevent the act, so I bear the consequences and whether I should be judged – Sheftoni. “He received the punishment, which in his opinion was justified, but somewhat exaggerated. He passed his name from Smolensk to Sa’ar, and told his friends and commanders: “He managed to create a good atmosphere among his crew. Although disciplined by discipline, ReuSon of was fond of his soldiers, cared for them, and even managed to lead his ship’s crew to a prize in competitions. He excelled as an officer, doing his best. He was closed, meticulous and very disciplined. “In February 1984, in a soldierly review of Reuven’s speech, his achievements were recognized, and the Dabur won first place among all the ships. In terms of the phenomenon, on the part of the commander of the desert. “On the afternoon of the 15th of Nissan 5744 (April 15, 1984), Reuven fell during his service, at the age of 23. In a letter of condolences to the family, the commander of the unit wrote: Reuven to drown his character and personality in the team. Everywhere and every event he took part in, he was marked by his character and perfection, in which he performed his duties with precision and with full dedication. “Reuven was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Haifa, where the commander of the base told him,” If I had the opportunity to speak to you. ” He left behind friends, friends, parents, sisters and other family members
