was erected. On the southeast edge of the moshav, the "Forest of the Fallen" was planted to memorize the dead. The forest has 73 trees, one for each victim of the crash. There are numerous other memorial monuments throughout Israel commemorating the disaster. In addition, there exist memorials for individual soldiers in the places where they lived. On February 15, 2017, a memorial service was held in Kibbutz Dafna to mark the 20th anniversary of the disaster. Bereaved families of the victims attended, as well as President Reuven Rivlin, Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, and IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot. See also 1977 Israeli Air Force Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion crash References External links "Military helicopters collide in Israel, killing scores", CNN, 4 February 1997. Accessed 11 June 2006. " The Israeli Helicopter Crash- Reactions in Lebanon", News at Lebanon, 5 February 1997. Accessed 11 June 2006. Helicopter disaster, Exhibition in the IDF&defense establishment archives Segal, Naomi. "Pilot error may because of horrific helicopter crash", Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 14 February 1997. Accessed 11 June 2006. Segal, Naomi. "Discipline recommended in copter crash that killed 73", Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 25 April 1997. Accessed 11 June 2006. Helicopter Disaster Accidents and incidents involving the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Israeli Helicopter Disaster Aviation accidents and incidents in Israel Israeli Air Force Israel 1997 Mid-air collisions Mid-air collisions involving military aircraft February 1997 events in Asia South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000) 1997 disasters in Israel