Dr. Daniel Levi Ludmir
Dr. Daniel Levi Ludmir was born in Lima, Peru – the third son of Miriam and Avraham Levi, whose parents emigrated to South America at the beginning of the twentieth century. Along with his brothers, Haim and Michael, the Levi family was and remains a prominent family in Peru’s Jewish community. As a boy, Daniel participated in community events and studied at the Jewish school, was a member of a youth movement, and even served as a security guard at community events.
Upon completing high school, he turned to medicine, completing his studies at age 25. Daniel worked among communities in North Peru for two years, after which he decided to emigrate to Israel in fulfillment of his Zionist aspirations and to ensure his future.
He arrived in Israel in 2006, completed a six-month Ulpan course, and began studying for his Israeli certification exam. Upon passing the exam, he began working at Ichilov hospital, but six months later enlisted in the IDF, serving as a doctor at the Nahal training camp in Arad. He completed his service 18 months later with the rank of Lieutenant and began working in Shachal medical services. Soon after, he was accepted by the Soroka Medical Center to specialize in E.N.T.
Daniel met his wife Lihi just before joining the army, but the attraction was quickly apparent – they were meant for one another. Their firstborn, Emma, was born during his army service, and their son, Liam, was born two and a half years later.
Daniel was punctual, detail-oriented, and nothing escaped his attention. Anything he tackled he did eagerly and gracefully. He was a devoted father and a loving partner – the family stalwart who worked vigorously to provide material security for his family.
On the morning of October 7th, Daniel was at home with his family, preparing for his Saturday shift at the hospital. Several minutes into the event, he received a phone call that there were injured patients at the clinic. Not thinking twice, he ran there and treated the injured for seven hours, continuously asking after his wife and children who were locked in the shelter. At about 2pm, the security teams’ ammunition ran out and terrorists entered the clinic, murdering nearly everyone with gunshots and grenades.
Daniel was a kind-hearted person, who always put others’ needs first, and was the first to help everyone. He had been destined to be a doctor and lived his life’s dream, fulfilling his destiny. He sacrificed his life to help the injured but failed to save himself. Daniel was a hero in life and in death.
May his memory be blessed.
