Imad Saleh(Sergeant)

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Imad Saleh(Sergeant)

Died after service on 8th of Tishrei 5778 (28.9.2017)
Died at the age of 63
His resting place is the Yarka Civil Cemetery.

His life story

Son of Khula and Mazyid. Born on April 21, 1954 in the town of Yarka in the north of the country.

He grew up and was educated on the values ​​of love of homeland, giving, and contribution to the country.

In 1972, he enlisted in the IDF as a fighter in the Golani Brigade. With the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, he participated in the first battle to liberate Mount Hermon, as part of the 17th Battalion, "The Lions of the Golan." During the heroic fighting against the Syrian commando forces, Imad was seriously wounded, after receiving fourteen bullets in all parts of his body. Despite his serious injury, he continued to fight with rare courage until he lost consciousness.

After the war, he underwent a long and drawn-out rehabilitation process. It was recommended that he be awarded a medal for his heroism, but Imad, in his modesty, refused, claiming that there were greater heroes than him.

Imad married Panda, and the two established a warm home in Yirka, where they raised six daughters and sons – Nora, Zina, Kamal, Mazyid, Said and Karim. His sons continue their father's path and serve as officers in the security forces, fulfilling Imad's childhood dream of becoming an officer in the IDF.

Throughout his life, despite his serious injury, he continued to work for society and the community. He was one of the founders of the Druze Zionist movement, which worked to strengthen the covenant of life and partnership between the Druze and Jews in Israel and around the world, and contributed greatly to the advancement of Druze youth.

Emad bravely dealt with the consequences of his injury until his last day. He passed away on September 28, 2017, at the age of sixty-three.
Imad was laid to rest in the Yarka Civil Cemetery.
He left behind a wife, two daughters and four sons — and a proud family that carries his legacy and name with honor and love.

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