Zoldan, Eran

Ben Rivka (Riki) and Shmuel (Shmulik). He was born on October 11, 1984 in Ra’anana. Brother to Yael. Eran grew up and was educated in Ra’anana. He started his education at the Yachdav Community School, where he created the impression of “a smiling child with a large pair of big brown eyes – swallowing the world, experimenting with everything, getting as much as possible, the sky is the limit,” as Sarah Carmi, the first educator His. He continued his studies at the “Rimon” junior high school and at the Ostrovsky High School. Eran studied mathematics, physics and computers, and completed his studies with honors in 2002. He was a broadcaster and was involved in a variety of sports, musical, social and other activities. He loved the sea, cars, computers, television, music, books, trips and trips, sports and challenges without end. At the age of nine, he won a gold medal in the Israel championship in the “Butterfly” swim. He did well in tennis, fencing, biking, squash, practical shooting, hockey, running and snowboarding, but he excelled in sailing, as a windsurfer. Along with his many sports activities, Eran studied for twelve consecutive years at the Raanana Municipal Music Center. He played the clarinet, drummed drums and played guitar, and was a member of musical ensembles and the Municipal Youth Orchestra. At the age of 12, Eran began to surf in the sailors of the Hapoel Tel Aviv team, and at the age of 15 he became a member of Israel’s youth team. In this framework he participated in international competitions in Israel and abroad, in the Aloha and Mistral models, and reached the world’s highest level in sailing sailing. Meir says: “Eran was a very talented sailor who stuck to his goal, practiced hard, but what distinguishes him was mainly his laughter. “He had an athletic structure, high intelligence and an understanding that not many people were blessed with.” Surfing does require a lot of physical strength in the upper body and cardio, but what’s more important He is an understanding of the sea, alertness, determination, balance, and sometimes even luck. Eran got everything he wanted – and always wanted more. A man of uncompromising giving, surrounded by friends, funny, with a captivating smile. He was able to feel good to everyone around him, and aroused the desire to be with him: “He makes peace between everyone and calms the spirits (literally) with some good joke.” His presence would have forgotten all the troubles, “explains Shiri. “It was not the time that made you make a deep impression on so many people, but your special character, the content you poured into your time, your sensitivity and openness to those around you – who influenced us as your friends.” More than anything else, Eran characterized his devotion to the goal: “If you make an effort, you succeed,” he used to say. “He never had an eagle on the way, he had high ambition,” says his mother. One of his friends added, “What Eran did not like was good, and what he liked, no one did better than he did.” His father says: “I accompanied Eran every day to his activities and activities: from Raanana to the sea, from the sea to the tennis court, from there to the music center, and so on. As a teenager, when he grew up, Eran spurred friends on bicycle trips and ATVs. He decided to give up on the offer he received from the army – to join an Air Force pilot course, as he had not planned to serve in the army for many years. As compensation, he applied for a civilian pilot course and accumulated over one hundred and fifty hours of flying in single-engine and twin-engine aircraft. His friends also enjoyed his “flying madness” and were often invitedFly with him. During his last period of life, Eran began to study helicopters and aerobics, and as far as he was concerned, the sky was not the limit. Upon his enlistment, on April 3, 2003, Eran won the rank of “Outstanding Athlete” for his international sailing achievements, but he decided to enlist in the “Shayetet 13”. From there, a paratroopers unit arrived and served as a liaison with the battalion commander in the “Sharaf” unit in the “Shafifon” unit, and the commander of the battalion said: “You wanted to be a teacher in the training school, To do more and more … “On the 19 th of November 2004, Eran set out for a flight with his friends Zvi Paz and Nimrod Gershuni, and the three took off from a field At about 13:45, the plane’s right-hand engine went off, and the plane lost altitude and fell rapidly, and crashed in the areas adjacent to Moshav Amatz, in the fields between the kibbutzim, the anchor and the Ma’am Elean, Zvi, and Nimrod were killed on the spot, and Eran took his life when he did his favorite thing, and he flew an airplane, killing 20 years of life full of learning and activity, experiences, experiences and achievements. His mother Ricky. “He had a happy childhood and youth. Twenty full and rich years of life. He was always in a hurry. He wanted to contain everything. As if he knew he had no time. “First Sergeant Eran Zoldan was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Ra’anana, where hundreds accompanied him on his final journey, refusing to believe, leaving behind his parents and sister. Eran Lt. Col. Avi Gil – commander of the reconnaissance unit: “To be a fighter and do as much as possible – this was the essence of Eran Atar’s request to call him in my command post. – in the sea, on land and in the air – to do everything, not to rest for a moment, to mark a goal, to reach it and move on … Features of doing, of giving “As a meteor in the skies of the earth you were to us – glamorous, fast, fascinating, captivating, and as a meteor you departed from us … Your spirit will remain with us forever.” One of his friends eulogized him: “A little over two weeks ago, the song” Dust in the Wind “was played in a free translation, and you told us all in your silly laugh that we have to play this song at your funeral … We sat and listened to the words, That they are beautiful and deep, and that was another example of something so special in you, that in a moment, from a million and one nonsense we did, you could stop everything. ” The friends translated the song, and it was read to the crowd: “I close my eyes, just for a moment – and the moment passes, / All my dreams pass before my eyes / Dust in the wind, whatever they are, dust in the wind. We do not wait, nothing lasts forever except heaven and earth, all we are, dust in the wind. ” “We were children and it was a long time ago, stubborn, competitive and especially chatty, we fought in the waves and the wind, we screamed and laughed, and mostly dreamed forever. We went to foreign countries to fulfill dreams, and we also shared disappointments … We grew up there together, raised a sail and rope, stretched out between water and the sky, solved our matriculation exams … We also went to the army and always contributed, the only heat and shyness we both knew. The beach is the beachAnd in tears the sea was left. I look at the picture and still do not believe it. And tell me, why am I alone here with the spirit? “Good-Faithful, an educator at the Ostrovsky High School, said:” You were blessed with talent. You were characterized by endless curiosity – to know and to deal with more and more areas. … But above all I remember you as a prominent and beloved figure of your classmates, combining youthful mischief with academic excellence and true friendship. “At the unveiling ceremony, on the 30th anniversary of Eran’s death, Yael, his sister, read her words:” Eran, it’s been a month that you’re not with us, not here. … No one can fill the hole you left, and that’s a huge hole. … In the house there is silence, very quiet, there is no one who will enter the storm and tell a few jokes. … In the morning when I get up and see your door closed, just like when you came back from the army, I still do everything quietly so as not to disturb your rest. And at night before bed, I think I hear noises in your room, like the television you always left open. And I enter the room, and you are not, only the things that remind me of your presence. … We will all continue to live for you, because I know it was your will. “The aviation disaster in which Eran and his friends were killed is extensively covered in the print and electronic media, and many have written about Eran, who touched the hearts and lives of so many people. The website includes a biography of Eran, a guest book and updates on events in his memory http://www.iranzoldan.org Roi Ben-Yahud, a member of the ” R: “… Eran, how talented were you in so many different areas, and that your doubt was like that of a forty-year-old man – we all know … you were not Able to sit quietly in a minute – do not cease to do things. The effect on your environment unaffected by it. … Eran, you thread creation lay taste, always flourish and never flounders. ” I miss you more and more from day to day: to a smile, to the optimism that has always shaved all of us (with a little effort you get everything), to your wisdom “I love you, Eran, you love me, I love you, Eran, love. Eran, you’ve been with me for so long, you understand me more than anyone else and I always saw you as the safest, smartest thing in the world. I love you. ” Lorenzi wrote: “When I think ‘Eran Zoldan,’ I am reminded of such a playful smile, that I think of a prank, when I think ‘Eran Zoldan,’ I remember someone who invests and is curious to know everything … When I think ‘Eran Zoldan, “Eran Zoldan says:” Our Zoldan is a man who does not know anything but a smile … When I think now ‘Eran Zoldan’ he must be looking down and smiling at his face … Eran’s joy of life must go on … ” You are still with us … live … and breathe … you always had your unique and special path … every experience has been internalized to you to the end … to the extreme … you have always had extraordinary energy that has pushed us. Entered the storm everywhere, full of activity and energy, embroidering and plotting without a mountainJeff demonstrates knowledge and knowledge on every issue. Your smile and laughter still accompany all of us to this moment. “You have made all the paths with us, and you continue to march with us …” wrote Tzahi Hittin: “Eran, when I think of you I remember two things: your smile and your energies. They have one thing in common – they never end. … I always knew that you would reach greatness and that it was only a matter of time before I saw you in the newspaper. But in the worst dreams, I did not think it would be in those circumstances … As I know you, you must be looking down at us, and with a melodious smile, saying, ‘Nonsense,’ and telling some joke and straight running for your next adventure, whatever it is That you do up there, because you have to be there too – it’s not a question at all – just the best, “wrote Tom Goldwasser:” Zoldan !! … It’s hard for me to raise even one memory in which you do not smile. Always making noise, always right, always must stand out and say what you say. You wanted, you tried, you did. … your sparkle and smile will always be with me. Thanks to the special times that we went through together … I love you with all my heart. “Many events that have become an annual tradition are held each year in Eran’s memory and commemorate his name: a national competition with a standard pistol that takes place at the” Aviv, a musical spring event that takes place at the Raanana Municipal Music Center, and the International Physical Education Day held every year at the Yachdav Community School The students of the “I dreamed to be” workshop at the Raanana Music Center recorded a song Eran wrote in his childhood: / Who descends from heaven / and performs miracles for many people. / I dreamed of being a swimmer / maybe … a world champion. / I dreamed of being a successful tennis player / who takes a trophy in any competition that emerges. / I dreamed of being a basketball player / whose every shot is a basket. / I dreamed of being a successful footballer / with every kick in a successful goal. / I dreamed to be / But in the meantime I dream to be / I. “The song was composed and performed by Daniel Baylik for the adaptation of Joshua Lemony.