Major Ran Kochva
Ran was an architect by profession, and served in the reserves in the Apache fleet. His commander eulogized Ran: “The eyes see, the head knows, and the heart refuses to accept it. I have known you for 18 years, from the time of our pilots’ course. You were a true professional, an excellent warrior, and a superb reservist. We will always remember your sharp humor. We will continue with our task, even if the tears blur our vision and choke our throats. You were a loving friend.” Dovrat, a family friend, described how much Ran loved Israel. “You were the only one who could put everything into proportion. The name you chose for your architecture company, “Sabra” was very fitting. Thorny on the outside but very sweet on the inside. You knew how to focus on the love of life. You were a wonderful father, who cooked as a hobby, and a pilot whose love of the land was in his soul.”
Ran, a father of 3, was killed on July 20, 2006 when the helicopter he was piloting crashed in a mid-air accident while en route to battle against Hizbullah terrorists in South Lebanon. He was 37 years old.
Ran, a father of 3, was killed on July 20, 2006 when the helicopter he was piloting crashed in a mid-air accident while en route to battle against Hizbullah terrorists in South Lebanon. He was 37 years old.