Wayne Halevy, Daniel

Son of Sandra and Roy. Born on April 20, 1967 in Miami, Florida, USA, and immigrated with his family in 1970. Born and raised in Neve Ilan, he studied at the Har-Yehuda Elementary School in Kibbutz Kiryat Anavim and completed his studies At the regional high school in Givat Brenner Danny was active in his school in the social and cultural fields, as described by his teacher Jackie Metzger: “His music, his love of sport, his academic achievements, Danny’s humor, stage performance and above all his Yaffa nature. With some kindness, lightness and natural professionalism, he guided the general Hanukkah party of the Brenner School. “I dreamed of being an actor and a star, and we had no doubt that you would.” Danny himself testified about his hobbies in what he wrote for his group’s newsletter: “I have been playing the trombone for three and a half years and a member of the Jerusalem Youth Orchestra . “Danny was a sports fan, he played football and basketball and a lot of swimming, he was pleasant and had a positive outlook on life, as the family friends wrote:” You do not have to be his close friend to win his education. ” His teacher, Miriam Meltzer: “I was often surprised by the contrasting elements of his personality: the projection of stability and cooperation that was revealed in his outstanding performance skills, on the one hand, and his extreme humility, sensitivity and timidity.” Danny was drafted into the IDF in late 1985, . After basic training, and after being trained as a combat soldier, he went to the paramedics course, which he graduated with honors, and returned to his unit as a combat medic. “Danny, a good-hearted man, may call him ‘the man of peace’, who was in good relations with everyone and I liked him very much.” “When I was a student on duty, you helped me succeed in the job,” says Rami, a friend of his. “You were always a volunteer and an assistant, investing in work and teamwork. On the 23rd of Adar 2, 1986 (April 4, 1986) Daniel fell in the line of duty and was brought to eternal rest in the military section of the Neve Ilan cemetery. Survived by his parents and a sister – Dvora. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Throughout his service, Danny Semel has worked diligently, with his own initiative and with the achievements he has achieved.I was a friend in times of trouble, Ehud and accepted by his unit members. And we are all appreciative of his honesty, his sincerity and his courage. ” His family, in cooperation with the moshav, published a booklet in his memory, which included a discussion of his character