\u201cHe cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.\u201d
\nMagen David Adom mourns the falling of IDF combat officer and MDA volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David Z\u201dL, a resident of Eli, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip, while in the line of duty as a commander in the Commando Unit. His funeral took place today (Sunday) in the military cemetery in Har Herzl. He leaves a wife, five children, parents, and six siblings.<\/p>\n
Amishar Z\u201dL began volunteering in MDA some ten years ago, and was the head of the volunteer unit in the community of Eli, alongside acting as an ambulance driver and EMT. Amishar was also a high-school educator, and volunteered in many areas of charitable work.<\/p>\n
Avraham Apelbaum, MDA volunteer in Eli in his eulogy<\/strong>: \u201cI\u2019ve known Amishar for about a decade, both from the community and through the MDA family. This is a great loss for all of us, we\u2019ve lost a family man and a great friend \u2013 humble and quiet who always cared for his team. The last time we spoke, we planned to hold a team meeting in the community when he was next out of the fighting \u2013 but instead we held it today without him, at the cemetery.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Eli Gartner, Volunteers\u2019 Director in MDA\u2019s Jerusalem Region:<\/strong> \u201cAmishar was an incredible person, a true friend, a first-class EMT and ambulance driver \u2013 professional and skilled, and always dedicated \u2013 performing his duties in the best possible way. He will be greatly missed. May his memory be blessed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Ori Shacham, Director of MDA\u2019s Jerusalem Region<\/strong>: \u201cAmishar was a long-term, well-loved volunteered, who lovingly and expertly directed dozens of volunteers, caring for them as though they were his children. He found his way to a key role early in his career, and stood out with his personal and professional skills. Amishar Z\u201dL was an educator with special values, who led whomever he met to excellence. We send deep condolences to his family. We will remember him forever.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David Z\u201dL,\u00a0fell in a Gaza. Amishar leaves a wife and five children.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2141,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2140","the-fallen","type-the-fallen","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n