Officer Honors Fallen Commander by Teaching His Legacy
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
Sixteen years after his commander Major Eliraz Peretz fell, Lieutenant Colonel H. is honoring his legacy as a reservist battalion commander and educator. Lt. Col. H. frequently asks himself what Peretz would have done, using it as a moral compass. He now teaches at a school named after Peretz, continuing the spirit of their service in the Golani Brigade.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lt. Col. H. honors fallen commander Major Eliraz Peretz 16 years after his death.
- Lt. Col. H. serves as a reservist battalion commander and an educator.
- Peretz's legacy serves as a moral compass for Lt. Col. H.
- They served together in the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion.
- Students at a school named after Peretz await Lt. Col. H.'s return from reserve duty.
Sixteen years after his commander, Major Eliraz Peretz, fell in combat, Lieutenant Colonel H., now a reservist battalion commander, is closing a circle by continuing Peretz's legacy. Their shared service in the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion and close combat in Lebanon led to a deep friendship that now serves as a moral compass for Lt. Col. H. He frequently asks himself, "What would Major Eliraz Peretz have done?"
Now the new commander of the 7490 battalion, Lt. Col. H. carries forward the spirit instilled in him during his Golani service. He balances his duties as a combat commander with his role as an educator at a school named after his fallen friend. Students at the school await his return from reserve duty to learn from him about his comrade's values.
