Shazar, Dan
Son of Moshe and Hannah. He was born in Moshav Beit She’arim on September 1, 1943. He studied in elementary schools in his moshav and Moshav Nahalal, where he continued his studies in an agricultural school with the aim of agro-mechanics, Taking an active part in all its activities. He gave a helping hand to his large parents’ farm, which included a farm, a cowshed and citrus. The image of Dan riding on a tractor was a sight in the seat. Dan was drafted into the IDF in early November 1962 and assigned to the Infantry Patrol, where he completed a parachuting course, a Navat course and an APC course. His regular service was impeccable, and in his discharge certificate his behavior was described as “very good.” At the end of April 1965, Dan was released from regular service and assigned to reserve duty. As a reservist he took part in the battles for the liberation of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War and was wounded in battle. At the end of the war, the war was awarded to him. Yes, he was awarded the operational service signal. As a reservist, he served for a certain period of time in artillery units. Dan married Rina and together they settled in Moshav Almagor, overlooking the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee. He was not Simcha with him when the daughter Rachel was born. He devoted all his attention to his home and family, and spent nights and days for their welfare. However, he was connected to his parents and often visited them. On the 25th of Kislev, 5726 (25.11.175), Sergeant Dan fell in the line of duty in the disaster of the plane crash at Mount Hillel. He was laid to rest in the cemetery in Moshav Beit She’arim. He left behind a wife, daughter, parents, brother, and two sisters.
