Achrak, Zion

Zion, son of Zvia and Oded, was born on November 17, 1950, in Moshav Geuli-Yemen near Hadera, where he studied at the regional school in Kfar Haroeh. Afterward, he continued his studies in the religious section of the agricultural school in Mikveh Israel, and eventually completed his agricultural studies course at the Ruppin School in Emek Hefer. Zion was a diligent and diligent student, a gifted child who could learn from every person. He completed his studies in elementary school with great success. He was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement and was interested in sports, especially football. Zion was a quiet guy who spoke calmly and respected everyone, especially his parents and teachers. He was honest and never quarreled with his friends and always wanted to make peace between them. Zion had a good voice and he had a prayer. Many times he was a public emissary in the synagogue and the congregation worshiped him. Zion was drafted into the IDF at the end of July 1969, and volunteered for the paratroop brigade in the unit that was to join the agriculture from Mahula. He was a responsible and dedicated soldier for every role he was assigned and served as an example to his friends in his good temper and obedience. During parachuting training he broke his leg and had to lie at home for a few months. He tried not to worry his family and often wrote home. After being drafted for about a year, his mother was killed in a road accident, which broke his Lev. During the Yom Kippur War, Zion fought on the Sinai front in the battle of containment against the Egyptians, and on the 20th of Tishrei 5734 (October 21, 1973) he fell in the “Hamutal” sector. He came to the aid of soldiers from one of the outposts that were written by the enemy, a missile hit his armored personnel carrier, and he was killed, brought to rest in the cemetery in Netanya and left behind by a father, two brothers and two sisters. His commander Nira wrote in his memory: “Years passed but his speech was not forgotten, neither the days of childhood nor the days of maturity. The image of Zion remains before our eyes … His life was cut short while he was still young. “Zion left behind a family, relatives and bereaved friends, and a memorial candle that will not extinguish our lives.” The Secretariat of the Moshavim Association of Hapoel Hamizrachi published a booklet And the name “Tree of Life” in memory of the members of Hapoel Hamizrahi, who fell on the defense of Israel and Zion among them.