Ben Rosette and Charles. He was born on September 10, 1965, in Be’er Sheva. Brother to Orly, Michelle and Sigal. Ofer studied at the “Talmim” elementary school until ninth grade, and then became a member of the military school in Tel Aviv. He acquired his high-school studies in the geography track at the Herzliya Gymnasium. Ofer enjoyed his studies, he was diligent in his lessons, and he was always willing to explain questions to those who had difficulties. He completed his studies with high achievements, and the boarding school was highly regarded as an “outstanding student”. Ofer was loved by his friends who enjoyed his comfortable and friendly nature and his sense of humor. “Ofer is one of the liveliest and liveliest of our platoon. You can almost always find a smile on his lips and hear jokes from him.” He excelled at sports, with his physical strength and excellent fitness, and liked to play volleyball and basketball. Another hobby of his was the backgammon game, which attracted competitors to night marathons … At the end of October 1983, Ofer was drafted into the IDF and joined the ranks of the Golani Brigade. During the course he was injured in the shoulder and forced to move to another position. He was appointed as a lieutenant colonel in the Military Police Corps, and within a few months went on to a basic officers’ training course at the IDF Training Base.1 Ofer chose the corps of education officers to serve in the Education Corps, and he worked hard to promote education in the priorities of the various units. From 1985 to 1991, he served as deputy education officer in the Infantry Corps Infantry School, as an education officer in the Givati Brigade, as an education officer at home – the book for infantry commanders and as an education officer in Division 91 “Galilee Formation.” Ofer fulfilled all his duties professionally, responsibly and He set his sights on every unit in which he served, thanks to his occupying personality and dedication, and he invested not only his time and energy, but also his heart. Examples of his varied work are his guidance and active participation in the “Givati Givati” Camp, which was established for the children of the Lachish region and the organization on the eve of Independence Day, during the time he served in Division 91, where he brought a team The Nahal Brigade, especially for its soldiers who remained at the base, turned the evening into an experience Ya is enjoyable and unforgettable. At the beginning of September 1992, Ofer married Anat, at an original and special event he produced at Kibbutz Chafetz Chaim. Ofer was a devoted and loving son, and he and Anat maintained close and warm relations with his parents. In his letter to his mother, Rosette, it was said: “To our mother, the aspiration to perfection – this is the essence of the principles of education that we have acquired from you, always trying to create something accomplished from the beginning to the end with strict grammar and microscopic examination. Of the world and perfection in toddlers and trifles, and even baking cookies … “. In 1991, Ofer set out for academic studies on behalf of the army. Naturally, he chose to enrich his education in the field of education. He completed his BA with honors from the Department of Education at Bar-Ilan University, focusing on informal education and educational administration. In 1995, his eldest son, Tom, was born, and Ofer served as an education officer in the Nahal Brigade, and despite serving only a short period until his death, Ofer promoted the issue of education in the IDF In the first placeV to Zion. On February 12, 1996, Ofer was critically injured in a fatal motorcycle accident at the entrance to Kibbutz Carmia and was rushed to Barzilai Hospital, where he died of his wounds. He was thirty-one years old when he fell. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva. Survived by his wife, son, parents, two sisters and brother. “You were like that, Ofer, a person so alive and strong and when you wanted something – you just got it, no matter how many obstacles you had, and how long the goal was. You were like that, Ofer – smiling, doing your work with love and man … The Israel Defense Forces, the Education Corps and the Gadna, are losing a high-quality officer today, but first of all a friend … ” In January 1991, Ofer wrote down his feelings, words that are hard to shudder to read: “I know that everyone has an end, but when will my death come, from accident or malignant disease or just because of old age and weariness of the machine? I will not be able to endure the feeling of dependence, and I will cry over how independence was taken for me.
