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.
