President Reuven Rivlin has eulogized retired paratroop colonel Shimon Kahaner who died at the age of 85, saying, "A final salute to Kacha, a legend who was always larger than life. Until the last moment, he was still engaged in what he would leave for future generations and continuing to inspire generations of bold soldiers."
Rivlin added, "We will look up to his character, his battle legacy, which he continued to pass on to every group of soldiers who merited the 'Kacha hours'."