Zalmanovich, Danny

Son of Yitzhak and Leah. Born on October 14, 1956 in Ashkelon, his parents were one of the first residents of this city and one of the founders of the Afridar neighborhood, and at an early age Danny grew up at an extraordinary speed and always looked older than his contemporaries. His rapid growth worried the parents, because the long, thin legs seemed unable to carry his large body, but in the course of time Nature did his thing, and Danny became a strong and strong guy, and even became an outstanding athlete. Danny had a strong streak for technical matters, cars and all kinds of manual labor, his father a construction contractor, and Danny Rye In January 1975, he began his regular service in a pilot course, where he completed his regular service in a pilot course, But he did not like the amount of studies he needed, and when he reached the third stage of the course he wanted to leave, volunteering for the Golani reconnaissance unit, where he proved his ability, resourcefulness and physical strength. On one of the stretchers, his leg was bent, and the knee was severely damaged. He needed surgery and physiotherapy, and had to abandon the unit he loved so much. After he recovered, Danny began to serve in the Intelligence Corps. He underwent courses and rose to the rank of sergeant At a reception hosted by the head of the Intelligence Directorate for outstanding intelligence agencies, Danny was elected to represent his unit. Ten days before the scheduled day of discharge from the army, Danny fell in the line of duty while trying to help others. This was on the 25th Kislev 5738 (4 December 1977). Was brought to eternal rest in the military section of the cemetery in Ashkelon. Survived by his parents and brother.