Officer Honors Fallen Commander by Teaching His Story
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
Sixteen years after his commander Major Eliraz Peretz fell, Lt. Col. H. is honoring his memory by teaching about him at a school named after Peretz. Their friendship began during combat in Lebanon and continues to guide Lt. Col. H. as he serves as a reservist battalion commander and educator. The students await his return from reserve duty to hear Peretz's story.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lt. Col. H. teaches about his fallen commander, Major Eliraz Peretz, 16 years after his death.
- Peretz's memory serves as a moral compass for Lt. Col. H., influencing his decisions.
- Their friendship began during combat service in the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion.
- Lt. Col. H. is a reservist battalion commander and an educator at a school named after Peretz.
- Students eagerly await Lt. Col. H.'s return from reserve duty to learn Peretz's story.
Sixteen years after his commander, Major Eliraz Peretz, fell in combat, Lieutenant Colonel H., now a reservist battalion commander, is closing a circle by teaching about Peretz's legacy. Their shared service in the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion and combat in Lebanon led to a deep friendship. Peretz's memory now serves as a moral compass for Lt. Col. H., who often asks himself, "What would Major Eliraz Peretz have done?"
As the new battalion commander for the 7490 unit, Lt. Col. H. continues the spirit instilled in him by Golani. He balances his duties with teaching students at a school named after his fallen friend. The students eagerly await their educator's return from reserve duty.
