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Zeitun, Aharon (Roni)

Zeitun, Aharon (Roni)


Son of Dina and Nafhtali was born in Ramle on 25 September 1960. Aharon grew up in a traditional and warm home, studied at the Bilu School in his hometown and continued to study at the Eshkol School until ninth grade. Later he learned to drive a truck and found work as a driver, and in September 1978 he joined the IDF and served in the maintenance corps. Aharon underwent training in basic training, and then completed professional courses as a heavy vehicle carrier. On the 17th of Tammuz 5740 (27.6.1980) Aharon fell while serving. He was 19 years old when he died. Aharon was laid to rest at the Ramle military cemetery. He left behind his parents, four brothers and a sister. The commander of his unit wrote to his family: “Aharon served in our unit and fulfilled his duties with great dedication and loyalty, and he was honest and humble, kind to his friends.

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