Arik Mordechai Krogliak

Mar 7, 2002 - Arik Krogliak, 18, of Beit El was one of five youths killed when a Palestinian gunman penetrated the pre-military training academy in the Gush Katif settlement of Atzmona.

Hamas terrorists entered the southern Gush Katif community, opening fire and throwing hand grenades at the school and nearby houses, killing five and injuring 23. Arik Krogliak was killed by a grenade thrown into his room. His roommate, Eran Picard, was fatally injured.

Arik Krogliak, the middle child in a family of five from the community of Beit El in Samaria, attended the prestigious academy in Atzmona, a highschool that combines religious studies and military training.

Arik had served as a Magen David Adom volunteer for three years, and had helped treat the wounded in the suicide bombing in Jerusalem carried out by female terrorist on January 27. According to friends he had an unforgettable smile. "Nothing ever made him mad," said a close friend. "He was good to everyone. He was an angel."

Arik Krogliak was buried in Beit El. He is survived by his parents, Ya'acov and Marina Krugliak, and four siblings.