Amior, Amikam
Ben Ruth and Hanoch. He was born on January 30, 1975 in Jerusalem. Brother Lahazi, Hanan, Renana and Elitzur. Amikam grew up and was educated among his observant and Zionist family, in the Old City of Jerusalem and Efrat, in Gush Etzion. Amikam decided to serve in the IDF as a combat soldier and be loyal to a lifestyle consistent with Israel’s faith, and after completing his high school studies and before joining the army, Amikam sought to expand his knowledge of Judaism and joined the pre-military yeshiva in Keshet in the Golan Heights. Amikam devoted a year to Torah studies, which were combined with activities to improve physical fitness and military preparation for service in the IDF, and at the end of July 1994, Amikam joined the IDF, Givati Brigade, as he wished. According to the testimony of his commanders, Amikam served with high motivation, responsibility, willingness to contribute and a constant smile on his lips. On the 13th of Tishrei 5757, in the events of September 1996, Amikam was evacuated to Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, where he died of his wounds, while returning fire to Arabs who attacked the Zivunit outpost in the Gaza Strip. On the night of the 14th of Tishrei 5769 (26.9.1996), he was twenty-one years old when he fell in. His last words to his friends after the injury were: “If I do not come back, tell the guys I love them.” In the events of that day, Dr. Dmitry Gerzdanski, Staff Sergeant Chen Koren, Staff Sergeant Wisam Amar and Sergeant Yehuda Levy. Amikam was brought to eternal rest in the Kfar Etzion cemetery, and his grave was engraved: “Love people and love them, and welcome all the pioneers for his people.” Amikam left behind his parents, three brothers and a sister. After his fall he was promoted to First Sergeant. Chief of Staff Amnon Lipkin-Shahak wrote to the family: “Amikam served as a combat soldier in the Shaked Brigade in the Givati Brigade and was described by his commanders as a devoted soldier who showed great motivation in military service. Amikam stood out for his love of the Land of Israel and for respect for others, and was admired and accepted by his commanders and friends alike. “
