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Tamir, Oren

Tamir, Oren


Born in Haifa on July 18, 1947, he studied at the Maale Hacarmel Elementary School and later went on to study at the Reali High School in Haifa, He was a good-hearted boy, full of joie de vivre and loved by all his friends and acquaintances, thanks to the good and pleasant atmosphere that he sang around him, he loved people, he knew how to make friends, and they had a loyal and dedicated friend, He did not refrain from joining the boys’ mischief, but he always knew to be serious and mature in his approach to life, as a person who knows what he has before him and chooses the echo Oren was an enthusiastic athlete and football fan who loved to watch the games and was an excellent player on the Technion team, and he had a strong love for Israel and its landscapes, and every vacation came out with a strong desire to fulfill its goals. Oren was drafted into the IDF in mid-November 1965 and was assigned to the Armored Corps. He was trained to serve as a combat soldier and was sent to serve in an armored infantry battalion After completing his army service, he completed an officers ‘course at the IDF officers’ school and was appointed as a platoon commander in the Armored Corps. To demand that his subordinates carry out meticulous and perfect execution of all the tasks assigned to them, but at the same time he did not adhere to the rules of discipline and was accompanied by a friend and friend who knew how to listen to their problems and tried to help them solve them. He has a pleasant and friendly atmosphere, and as a cadet he participated in the battles of During the Six-Day War, Oren was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and was promoted to lieutenant in mid-November 1972. After graduating he studied at the Technion’s Agricultural Engineering Faculty, He was accepted to work at the Jewish Agency and was to begin at the beginning of November 1973. Until the beginning of the work he set out on a tour of Europe and returned there in Rosh Hashanah 5734. He was taken to the hospital by helicopter after a prolonged period of recovery, and was summoned to appear before a medical committee, but postponed his appointment because he feared he would have to give up On October 15, 1973, the unit was dispatched to rescue the fighters of the “Budapest” stronghold, which was surrounded by a large Egyptian force.In the battle that took place Oren was injured And was transferred to a hospital on the home front, despite his severe injury, and although he fought for his life, he was able to encourage his family and commanders to visit him. (27.10.1973) died of his wounds and was brought to eternal rest in the Haifa cemetery. Left parents and brother. His downfall in the battle interrupted the life of a man of many deeds, who made many plans for the future, and took him from his family and friends, who were symbols of ambition and ambition and an example of a young man who embodies all the beauty and beauty in man. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the unit commander wrote: “Your son, Lieutenant Oren, served in an armored unit and was a clear example of an officer who imparted a sense of security and authority. In his quick escape to the aid of a guarded unit of soldiersWhile he was covering them with his men from a half-track that he commanded, used to stand up to the right who needed him, and during the operation the half-track was hit by an enemy missile, which caused his mortal wound. “

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