Zamir (Hendurger), Aharon

Aharon, son of Pua and Fishel (Ephraim), was born on October 13, 1946 in Hadera. He attended elementary school and high school at Kibbutz Givat Hayim Meuhad. Aaron was a diligent student, persistent and profound, and loved by his friends. He was one of the kibbutz members of Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed. Aharon was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in mid-November 1965 and was assigned to the Armored Corps, after completing basic training for tank commanders, officer training, and a course for armored corps officers. His commander wrote in his opinion: “He has an understanding, a good grasp and an ability to organize.” For a few months he was among those serving in the career army. In 1967 he was awarded the “Six Day War.” After he was discharged from regular military service, he was He joined the Kibbutz Ein Zivan and was one of the first settlers in the area, and he devoted much thought and energy to the young community, especially to the vegetable industry, and did everything possible to improve and improve the industry. Responsible for the absorption of volunteers in the agriculture, and for a certain period the kibbutz was in the kibbutz and the center of the building industry. In both roles he excelled in his seriousness, responsibility, and deep thought. But the search for the new and the different did not leave him. He was preparing to go on a trip abroad, and so he left the farm and worked as a security man to make money. But the people of Ein Zivan asked him to return and assist in the work of the kibbutz, and he refused his trip and returned to the kibbutz. Aaron had a sense of self-confidence and a will to act. He was a courageous fighter for any matter that seemed right to him, and he went to great lengths to explain and convince his actions. He was rebellious and stubborn, ambitious and domineering, strong in character and insistent, and was not prepared to compromise in the least with regard to his tendencies, opinions and decisions. He was critical and uncompromising. He always looked for a way to change the face of reality, pondered a lot and wondered about his future, and he looked at himself from time to time. He was frank, a true man whose criticism was sincere. He was intelligent and had a quick grasp, considering every opinion with great deliberation. During the Yom Kippur War, Aharon took part in the battle against the Egyptians on the Sinai front. “After a battle with Egyptian commando soldiers, the unit received an order to shoot any figure that was revealed to them.” Aharon, standing in the observation post, noticed a wounded soldier waving his hand and announced it on the radio. One of the vehicles came over a mine, but his men were miraculously saved, and when they approached the wounded man it turned out that he was an Israeli soldier. ” On the 19th of Tishrei 5734 (October 19, 1973) Aharon fell in a battle that took place southeast of Ismailia not far from the Great Bitter Lake. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery at Givat Hayim Meuhad. Survived by his mother, brother and sister. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “He had a natural maturity and a cool temper, and he was always calm and confident, and he could encourage his friends.”