Day 17 of 36
“You didn’t wake up this morning to be mediocre.”
Capt. Daniel Mimon Toaff z”l
Striving
Tuesday | 4 Tishrei 5787 | September 15, 2026
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Daily Excellence: What small choices do you make to be exceptional? How do you push yourself past what’s easy or familiar?
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How Daniel lived
Daniel Mimon, son of Orit and Shlomo Gabriel, brother to Shemarya, Michael, Noa, and Nachshon, was known as an energetic athlete who excelled in every sport he tried. He had extraordinary orientation and navigation skills – his coaches called him, “The Human GPS.” He served as deputy commander of the combat company in the Shaked Battalion, leading his soldiers bravely in significant battles at Shifa Hospital, Palestine Square, and Rafah. He was killed by an explosive while leading a raid force into a terror compound in Rafah. His pursuit of excellence became his WhatsApp status – and then a sticker. He was 23 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 3 December 2000 (7 Kislev 5761)
- Fell:
- 17 September 2024 (14 Elul 5784)
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