With deep sorrow, we announce the death in battle in Lebanon of Captain *Shachar Gimla*, of blessed memory, from Natur, an officer in the Egoz Reconnaissance Unit.
Shachar, 24 years old, was the son of Yishai and Leah (Lahla), the director of the Children and Youth Department at the Golan Community Center, and the older brother of Rotem and Nitzan.
He was severely wounded in battle on the night between Thursday and Friday, and sadly, this morning he succumbed to his injuries.
Shachar’s roots run deep in the Golan soil that he loved.
The family chose to donate his organs, and thus Shachar continues to save the lives of others.
In this difficult time, the Golan community embraces Lahla, Yishai, their children, the extended family in Moshav Keshet, and the Natur community.
The council and all of the Golan salute the soldiers of the IDF who continue, even now, to defend the country.
With hope and prayer for good news and better days for all the people of Israel.
*The funeral will take place tomorrow in Moshav Keshet; details of the funeral and the mourning period will be published later.
**Please respect the family’s privacy and do not contact them at this stage.
May his memory be blessed.
Golan Regional Council*