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Zunz, Raanan (Rani)

Zunz, Raanan (Rani)


Son of Edna and Amos, was born on 21 March 1967. In the village of Pines, a second child to a religious family, a brother to Siegel, Amichai, Ido Hadar, a smiling baby who infects his entire life with laughter. “His name is Ra’anan, and his name was given to him by his father, who loved the name very much, and he also looked after me with a look in his green eyes that radiated freshness and a smile with a mischievous spark in his eyes. Very much for the land and for every tree and plant, diligent and ready for any task, as early as his early childhood he helped in the flower garden, Ra’anan was very fond of animals, always treated the “mast” dog at home, And he raised dozens of pigeons in his soft heart and always found a warm spot and compassion for every animal, but his greatest love was for children, especially babies, and he often kept babies of friends and neighbors. He had always admired his young brothers, and he had always admired and admired all the new models that came out with great patience and accuracy, and this led him to decide to enlist The Air Force. At the end of his elementary studies at the Tachkemoni School in Hadera, the decision was made to send him to high school in fine mechanics at the ORT Shomron school in Binyamina. Even though he lived in a religious settlement, Ra’anan and his parents decided that a professional high school would further enhance his technical skills and implement the adage: “Educate the boy in his own way.” Rani, in his pleasant manner, took his teachers and the principal of the school. In August 1985, Rani enlisted in the Israel Air Force, underwent a helicopter mechanic course and was assigned to serve in Hatzerim as an airborne mechanic, and Rani loved his work, especially the many flights, during which he studied the helicopter in practice. After his release from the IDF, Rani and a childhood friend left for a six-month trip to the United States from coast to coast. When he returned to Israel, he was asked to return to service at the Hatzerim base, and in March 1991 he joined the ranks of the career army. In 1993, Rani was transferred to the “Anfa” engine department at the Palmahim base in the south and was part of a group that absorbed the engines of the “owl” helicopters in the IAF. During this period, Merav and Rani moved to Kiryat Ono and in March 1994 the couple married. In 1996 they moved to Rehovot and in February 1997 their eldest son Yoav was born. Shortly afterwards, Rani was sent to study aeronautical engineering and machinery at the Air Force Technical School. At the end of his studies, he was placed in the “Viper” engine department in the Palmachim Engines Division. He later returned to the Yanshuf engines department. In July 2002, the twins Yair and Tamar were born and filled the house with much light and happiness. In August 2002, Rani was appointed head of the “Zik” engine department. Rani made a good progress in the ranks and came to the rank of chief of technical staff. With diligence, determination, and a smile, he performed the work in the professional, good and special way that only he could do. First of all, it is difficult, easy, and with the joy and joy of life that can not be written down. Another love and rare talent for Rani was photography. Rani liked to shoot and knew how to shoot at the level of a professional photographer. Always with the elaborate camera around his neck, a hat on his head and a big smile on his lips, Rani immortalized every step and smile of his children and every landscape in nature. On 26.11.2002, while waiting for a turn at the Hulda Junction, on his way to an education series in Jerusalem, a truck driver with many traffic violations(Rani) Zunz and his two classmates who were riding in a car with him, Sergeant Cohen Michael and Sergeant Burfaker Sharon Rani was laid to rest in the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery. And he is thirty-five years old when he died, leaving behind a wife, two sons and a daughter, parents, two brothers and two sisters, and many friends and family who are hurting and missing. Air Force Palmachim in a maintenance squadron During his long service in the squadron, he radiated warmth and love towards those around him, creating a unique relationship with his friends, always full of energy and joy Statements and helping others at all times. Reload was a member of the anti exemplary, outstanding. “

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