Sternschuss, Dov (Dubi)

Son of Zahava and Israel. Born on November 29, 1968 in Nahariya, a brother to Tzipora, he grew up in Carmiel In February 1987, Dubi was drafted into the IDF, where he served as a helicopter mechanic in the garage and worked on the “Anfa” helicopter, where he was trained as an aircraft mechanic, but after a stubborn struggle and demonstration He was a tall, thin man with blue eyes who said everything, shy and humble, loved to laugh with everyone and was a friend who loved to help and support. His daughter was born in Rishon Letzion, and in November 1992, their eldest daughter, Sapir, was born. In May 1994 Natalie was born and in March 1999 Son of-Hazko was born And in the end he moved to live in Karmiel, where he worked as a mechanic in the ” But his great attraction to airplanes led him to move to Ziklon, where he worked in the garage, but Dubi wanted to return to regular service because his love for helicopters and flights never left him, He was not Simcha with him. Dubi returned to wearing the IAF uniform and joined friends he had known during his previous service. In his role as an airborne mechanic on a “Daughter of” helicopter, he participated in many operations with navy ships and for this purpose they would sail together for various missions. His commanders soon discovered the responsibility and talent he had endured and entrusted him with additional tasks. Among other things, Dubi was responsible for the flight system and training. He received great praise for his conduct and performance and devoted himself to his work with his characteristic zeal. Dubi was a charming and charming fellow whose presence could not be ignored; The charm and smile on his face captured the hearts of many and he acquired dozens and hundreds of friends. His commanders and friends loved him and always used to look for the blue-eyed, buffoon. Dubi devoted his weekends to his family; Every Saturday morning he would go out with his children to his parents’ house for breakfast and have fun with them. On the second day of the second Lebanon war, Dubi called his wife and asked her to prepare a file for him “about a week old,” he said. He came home, took the bag, separated from the children and the wife, and went on a voyage from which he did not return. Two days later, on July 14, 2006, Dovi fell in a battle off the shores of Beirut. In his capacity as an airborne mechanic, he stayed in the naval ship “Hanit”. A missile fired by Hezbollah hit the back of the ship and Dubi was killed on the spot. Three other soldiers fell with him: First Sergeant Tal Emgar, First Sergeant Yaniv Hershkowitz and Sergeant Shai Atias. Dubi was thirty-seven and eight months old. He was laid to rest in the military section of the Karmiel cemetery. Survived by Raya, two daughters and a son, parents and sister. After his fall he was promoted to the rank of sergeant M.Advance. On his grave, the commander of the squadron eulogized him: “Dov here, Dov there, and Dov said, and Dov prepared, and Dov will take care, and everything with a charming smile, good Lev, and lots of love. So many pleasant memories.