Harry Greenwald, a leading plastics entrepreneur and U.S. Navy veteran, and his wife Brenda Kolar donated an ambulance to Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency system.
The philanthropist, 93, had hoped to see the emergency vehicle, which was built in Indiana, before it traveled to Israel, but it was not completed before he died. The ambulance ended up leading the procession to his funeral on Sept. 9 at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights, Ill.
“Harry and Brenda cared deeply about the Jewish people and Israel,” Brad Kolar, Greenwald’s stepson, said in his eulogy. “They gave to many causes, but the most important gift Harry ever gave was an ambulance for Magen David Adom. This ambulance will literally save lives.”
“It is especially meaningful to see the way Harry’s children and grandchildren are continuing to champion this cause,” stated Jennifer Elvey Schnepper, senior development executive for Illinois and Wisconsin at American Friends of Magen David Adom. “His memory is truly a blessing.” JNS
Moral of the story?
If you donate an ambulance….
….You will still be mortal?