Aizik, Shai

Son of Yechiel and Rivka. He was born in Kiryat Motzkin on July 20, 1955. He studied at the ” Weizman in Kiryat Motzkin, and completed his elementary studies at the Achdut school. He studied at the Kiryat Motzkin High School again for two years, but continued his matriculation exams with great success at the Hugim school in Haifa. Shai acquired the ability to read at an early age than usual, and since then he has invested himself entirely in this profession and has become a ‘bookworm’. Above all he preferred adventure books, especially Jules Vernes. Those around him recognized him as a pale, thin child when he always counted in his hands. Shai excelled at his studies, although he did not jump from head to head in class. He had a remarkable memory power, and in particular he was struck by historical events. He was an introverted and somewhat withdrawn boy. He did not easily make contact with his friends, but when the breakthrough took place he was well absorbed in society and loved by his peers, especially the girls. Although his social pursuits interfered with his studies, he did not fail in any test. When he was in the army, he became more serious about his studies. He had often declared to his family that his studies were lacking and that he would have been able to devote himself to them systematically and cheerfully. At the end of 1973 he enlisted in the IDF, volunteering for a combat engineering unit, and after completing the courses served in a highly responsible and dangerous position: a noncommissioned officer in a bomb disposal unit. The letter of recommendation for the transfer of a gift to an officers’ course is stated in the letter of recommendation: “Responsible for his work, faithful to his commanders, obedient and a good professional.” This special activity of Shai forced him to reap the maximum of mental strength and to show coldness, courage and spirit of sacrifice. But despite his caution, which had become a thing, a cold, and one of the operations he had to carry out for the safety and safety of others, he was hurt. On the 17th of Shvat 5716 (21.1.1976) Shay fell in the line of duty. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa. Survived by his parents and sister. After his fall he was promoted to First Sergeant. Shai’s commander wrote to the bereaved family: “Shay was one of the best … He was accepted among his comrades in the unit and among his commanders as a good, meticulous, disciplined soldier, a friend and a strong desire to progress and do his job.”