Senior Paramedic Munir Siam, 51, Dies After Heart Attack
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Senior MDA paramedic Munir Siam died at 51 from a heart attack.
- He volunteered with MDA for approximately 20 years.
- Colleagues remembered him for his caring nature and positive attitude.
- Siam also worked professionally in drug rehabilitation centers.
- He is survived by his wife and five children.
Munir Siam, a senior paramedic with Magen David Adom (MDA) who volunteered with the organization for approximately 20 years, passed away at the age of 51 following a heart attack. Colleagues remembered Siam, who began his career at MDA about two decades ago after training as an emergency medical technician, as someone who brought a smile to every shift and cared deeply for both patients and his team members, fostering a positive atmosphere.
Siam started volunteering at the MDA station in Tel Aviv in 2016, commuting from his home in Jerusalem. He further expanded his role within the organization, completing a first aid instructor course in 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was certified as a phlebotomist and warehouse worker in 2020, and in 2022, he became a senior paramedic and also served as a driver for intensive care units.
In his professional life, Siam also dedicated himself to helping others, working in drug rehabilitation centers. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters, as well as his mother, three brothers, and three sisters. Siam was laid to rest on Thursday, October 1, at the Salah al-Din cemetery in Jerusalem, with family and friends in attendance.
Friends described him as having "a big heart and true caring," noting that he "dedicated himself to people in need" both in his volunteer work at MDA and his professional roles. They expressed that his smile will be missed and that his passing leaves a significant mark on everyone who knew him.
