Lt. Assaf Ramon fatally crashes during routine flight , Israel Defense Forces say . IDF : He was the son of Col. Ilan Ramon , Israel 's first astronaut . Personnel Branch brass `` informed [ mother Rona Ramon ] of the tragic event '' and she was shocked by it all.
Lt. Assaf Ramon fatally crashes during routine flight , Israel Defense Forces say . IDF : Personnel Branch brass `` informed [ mother Rona Ramon ] of the tragic event '' and she was shocked by it all.