Ashtar, Shimon

Shimon, son of Leah and Nissim, was born on September 13, 1950, in Hadera, where he completed his elementary studies at the Arlosoroff School, where he continued to study in the framework of the youth group of Kibbutz Sasa, He spent five years in high school and completed one year of high school and one year at the Neurim School, where he was a member of the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement and was active in the movement’s shul. He was a good athlete who stood out as a basketball player and soccer player, and Shimon used to go fishing and bring his spoils to his mother whom he loved with all his Lev. One advise you not also able to help her with good advice, very sensible. Simon knew to respect each person and his loved girlfriend. He FM-around good mood, cheerfulness and joy of life. Simon was drafted into the IDF in mid-August 1968, was assigned to the Engineering Corps. He was trained as a heavy mechanical equipment operator and in all military courses he achieved very high grades. He excelled in everything related to the operation of the equipment and the execution of the works, and was highly regarded. In mid-August 1971, with impeccable service, Shimon completed his regular service. In the Yom Kippur War, Shimon was attached to the armored unit in the Golan Heights, where he also employed heavy mechanical equipment, while working tirelessly in construction He did his work efficiently and accurately, completely ignoring the horrors of the war that raged around him.10 On October 18, 1973, Shimon was ordered to try to improve his positions in the area of ​​Tel -Shames. With his usual concentration, and ignoring enemy fire, he operated the tractor until he was hit and killed. He was brought to eternal rest in the Hadera cemetery. Survived by his parents and two sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to First Sergeant. In his letter to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Your son Shimon, who fell in Tel Shams, was one of the most dedicated and efficient soldiers in the battalion, and always stood out in his devotion and his strong desire to help others and was loved by everyone around him. ” His mother and sisters added: “Shimon’s superior personality, his joy of life, his personal and sincere attitude toward all his friends and family, leave his friends and son a good taste for life.” The family donated a Torah scroll to commemorate his memory