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Avbrut, Joseph

Avbrut, Joseph


Joseph (Yossi), son of Tova and Isaac, was born on the 15th of Adar, 1953 (in the village of Amir). He studied at the kibbutz elementary school and later completed his studies at the “Upper Galilee” educational institution. Yossi was a diligent student, deep and persistent, loved by his teachers and accepted by his friends. He worked a great deal on the study of society because he thought that one day he could contribute to the elimination of distress, poverty and social gaps. Curious and inquisitive, knowledgeable and knowledgeable in many fields. He was active in the youth organization of the educational institution, edited the newspaper of the institution and published his first poems. He was also a member of the Ha – Shomer ha – Tsa’ir youth movement, and after graduating from high school he was sent to train in the movement ‘s branch in Rehovot. He was a responsible, independent and dedicated guide and loved by his students, because he knew how to be a friend and a bad friend and to invest all his energies in the educational process. Yossi liked to travel, was a sports fan, was interested in soccer and basketball, but most of all was enthusiastic to swim and even participated in the swimmers of the Sea of ​​Galilee. He has read extensively in history and travel books, in science books and in books about flora and fauna in Israel; Loved art and music, and loved to sing in his evening voice. He also devoted much of his spare time to drawing and painting material. Yossi was a sensitive person, withdrawn and withdrawn. He was ambitious and wanted perfection, thoroughness in all his actions, and analyzed every action, out of a desire to prove to himself that he was capable of succeeding in areas where his ability was not great. By nature he was honest, honest, honest and conscientious. Everyone recognized him as a man of kindness, leniency and forgiveness, moving away from quarrels and strife and asking for compromise. He was friendly and easily friends, always willing to help others and listen attentively to man in times of trouble. He was modest and modest, loved simplicity, and was known to be gentle and pleasant. He was a loyal son and devoted to his parents and respected them greatly. Yosef was drafted into the IDF in early November 1971. He volunteered to serve in the IAF and was successful in the early tests, but was disqualified for a pilot course due to a slight impairment in his health. In the course of the Yom Kippur War he was sent with his unit to the northern front and took part in the battles of containment and incursion against the Syrians on the 22nd of Tishrei, 22.10. 1973), Joseph fell in battle for the conquest of Mt. Hermon, during the eighteen days of fighting in the Golan Heights and in the Moab At the time, he replaced tanks that had been damaged and completed crews whose personnel were wounded and killed He was part of a small tank force intended to cover up one of the attacking forces, which was exposed in the turret and stood until a Syrian sniper shot him and killed him. A letter of condolence to the bereaved family was written by his commander: “Yosef was an excellent and loyal commander, and he performed everything that was imposed on him with efficiency and dedication.” His kibbutz published a booklet containing a poem of Joseph’s, , Memoirs, letters and photographs.

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