-Fadi Frem was born in Achrafieh, in 1954.

-Married Lina Abou Nader, the granddaughter of Sheikh Pierre Gemayel.

-Completed his secondary education from College des Freres Chretiens.

-He holds a Degree in Mechanical engineering from the American University of Beirut.

-He started his political and military life with the incidents of 1969 against the Palestinians organizations.

-He was one of the first members of the "BG" unit that fought the Palestinians in 1975.

-In 1978, he was appointed in the military intelligence.

-In 1980, he became the vice president of the Chief of Staff. And after Zahle war he became the Chief of Staff of the Lebanese Forces.

-On September 13, 1982, one day before president Bashir Gemayel was assassinated, he was elected as the leader of the Lebanese Forces.

-He stayed in this position until the election of Fouad Abou Nader on October 9th, 1984.

-He was one of the founder of the "Saddem" unit with Bashir Gemayel. During his leadership, the central force was formed, it included the 101 Parachutist unit and the special force unit 77.

-He lead the Lebanese Forces in one of its toughest time: Bashir Gemayel assassination and the Mountain war.

-He defended the independence of the Lebanese Forces decision against President Amin Gemayel attempt to put his hand on the LF.

-This stand led to his removal on October 9th, 1984.

-Courageous, impartial and believes in organization and the work of institutions.

-He stayed loyal to the political line of the Lebanese Forces.



Taken from Lebanese-Forces.org