Ronit and Morris’ eldest son. He was born on the holiday of Sukkot on October 5, 1982 in Jerusalem. Brother to Oz, light and dawn. Tal grew up in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem and studied at Ramot Gimel Elementary School. When he was ten, the family moved to Gilo. Tal continued his studies at the “Gila G” elementary school, where he moved to junior high school and to “Makif Gilo” high school. Tal was curious and loved to learn in his own way. From an early age he was principled, direct in his approach to teachers and friends, and always expressed his opinion. He turned out to be a talented athlete and over the years participated in various sports, especially in swimming and basketball. In junior high he studied in a sports class, swam in the Hapoel Jerusalem association, crossed the Sea of Galilee and the Red Sea and participated in other swimming events. Tal had a tendency toward the real professions and in high school he chose physics and chemistry as subjects in the trend. He had a brilliant head for these subjects, as one of his teachers attested: “Tal chose the path of the most difficult scientific subjects, and he could never give up the smiles, the entertainment, the company, the basketball and anything that a teenager can imagine, There was something from Tal, and everything went on as if by chance. ” After graduating from high school, he spent a few months traveling in Greece and Turkey, and worked for a few months with his father in his garage until he was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces. He was drafted into the IDF in March 2001 and chose to volunteer for the Givati Brigade, where he joined the IDF, And from then on a love story was formed between him and the brigade. The beginning of the course was in basic training and in advanced training, which was developed as a company leader. From there he went on to the course of early squad commanders, finished as an outstanding trainee, and returned as a lieutenant colonel. In 2002, the soldiers of the platoon commander in Bardugo wrote: “When we stopped on the way, you taught us how to take ‘the attention,’ and we were all torn with laughter. Since then, we have realized that you are one of the most cannons that this department is getting to know … During your entire time together, you dealt with the soldiers’ problems properly … You knew the line between laughter and seriousness … Your professionalism has always been high and in the past “D), you were so crazy, so much so that in the DMS we were barely drawn behind the yellow boxer and orange t-shirt?” Even before Tal completed his duties as a lieutenant colonel, he was sent to an officer’s course, and at the beginning he was very clear of his peace of mind and his great desire to learn and develop. Professionally, he is undoubtedly one of the most prominent in the team: punctual, very disciplined. Tal was a man … I always caught Tal as one of the quiet leaders of the team. “At the end of the officer’s course, Tal arrived at the point company of the Shaked Battalion (Battalion 424) in Givati, In the Gaza Strip, Tal was deeply troubled by the role of platoon commander, since he had to command older soldiers or those with whom he was in basic training. After his fall, he found among his things a notebook in which he wrote the principles of his work during the officers’ course: “My job is to set norms for professionalism and discipline, and to do everything with the soldiers, and whatever you demand from them, – To be open with the soldiers and to take care of all their needs The concern for the individual should be at the highest level – to commit to hearing everyone, but not to agree – in the end I decide, butI promise to listen – open to suggestions and learn from the soldiers – to strengthen the professionalism of the veterans and to educate the veterans to help young people and teach them their professionalism. “During his service as a platoon commander, Tal received two certificates of excellence: one received Rosh Hashanah 5764 from Division Commander, , For excellence, professionalism, devotion and personal example, and in November 2003 he was awarded the honor of the Shaked Brigade commanders and fighters for being an outstanding officer during the period of operational employment in the field of field, but Tal maintained modesty, did not boast about his accomplishments and did not hasten to reveal his excellence. “It was only occasionally that he casually stated that he had been singled out for good in one framework or another,” says his father “There is another thing I want you to know: that one of the most significant things that strengthens me is to stay here and do what I do, I feel that as much as I love it, I want you to stay here and do what I’m doing, and now I’ll explain this strange equation to you: I finally chose to be a combat soldier, to be an officer, and eventually to be a platoon commander, who is undoubtedly the best company in the battalion And take it to all dangerous activities, the most important and the highest quality), because I believe that we must defend this land, because we really have nowhere to go, and this is where We live and we stay, and we must be strong and stay and fight for this place … “. As a platoon commander, Tal was sent to transfer a week-long weapons training to the students of the Atzmona pre-military academy in the Givati Brigade training base, and there he left his mark in the hearts of the trainees. One of them wrote: “Tal left me with a strong impression that will not be forgotten, a commander who on the one hand is tough and uncompromising, and on the other hand gentle and considerate, so professional and yet so humble and quiet that speaks only as much as necessary. How Tal hugged us, as if we had been friends for years, but we had known each other for a week – but it was Tal … I do not forget this amazing personality … such people do not meet every day. ” After completing his duties as platoon commander, Tal was appointed deputy company commander of the “Shahad” company. A few months after his appointment to this position in April 2004, Givati Brigade Commander, Colonel Eyal Eisenberg received a certificate of appreciation and appreciation for his excellence in fulfilling his duties, while demonstrating professionalism and dedication to the mission. In August 2004, the commander of the outgoing Shaked battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Moshe Or, wrote a special dedication to Tal, “A cannon officer, to look at you and see the Shaked Battalion – high standards and demands from yourself and your soldiers, professionalism, devotion, discipline You’ll be an excellent company commander, proud to be your commander. Thank you for being a commander in this complex period. “After five months in which he served as a company commander, Tal was offered to continue as company commander, and he was offered several routes to choose: Tal hesitated over his desire to continue contributing as a company commander and his desire to be released, To spend time with Adi in the world and at the same time continue to realize his old love for sport. On August 1, 2004, Tal went with a delegation of IDF officers to Poland – “Witnesses in uniform” – a complex and meaningful experience that left a strong impression on him and required his time to process his impressions with himself. When he projected on his screen what he had photographed in Poland, every picture presented was widely interpreted, and his words were expressed with excitement, passion and intensity, and it was evident that the experience sharpened his sense of responsibility and mission as an officer in the IDF and reinforced his pride in being an officer in uniform , WavingThe flag of Israel at the memorial site of the Auschwitz extermination camp. “If someone does not know what he is doing here in this country and what he is fighting for, he has to go to Poland and understand,” Tal said after his visit to Poland. On Thursday, September 23, 2004, just before 6 AM, three Palestinian terrorists arrived at the Morag settlement, and most of the soldiers were busy at the moment opening a road in Morag to allow the people of the settlement to leave. In the first stage, Tzror fired at the war room and killed two soldiers: First sergeant Yisrael Lotti and First Sergeant Nir Sami (Simo). Tal was in his room at this hour; He heard the sound of the gunfire, tried to leave the room with his weapon ready, aiming to seek contact with the terrorists, but was shot and killed before he could open the door. He was twenty-two years old when he fell. He was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. He left parents, two brothers and a sister. After his death, he was promoted to captain. His parents wanted to donate his organs and help save the lives of others, and they did. “A soldier can stand at the guard post of the settlement – a good soldier, a guard properly – but ten minutes is enough for him to be alert,” said Tal, So that a terrorist will penetrate under his nose, and then what is worth every half year that you are sitting here on the line? ” Ten days after Tal’s fall, a meeting of the delegation members was held in Poland with the participation of the family and Adi, his girlfriend. During the meeting, the team commander spoke on behalf of the delegation members: “We met Tal, albeit for a short period of time, and despite the short period of time, Tal was immortalized in his memory, Givati, “is proud that he was sent as a representative of the brigade on the” Witnesses in Uniform “journey? At this point, the family was given all the documentation of the journey, including the letter of the delegation members to Tal: “We have the privilege to meet you for a short week, and we will remember you forever, your modesty, the inner peace, the smile and the help you offered to your friends. Many generations of fighters will be educated. ” From his commanders and subordinates: “He was not afraid or bothered by anything, he always laughed and took everything in. His soldiers loved and admired him, and he had no fears about the service.” Lt. Col. Ofer Levi, battalion commander of Shaked, notes: “Tal was a significant and important command figure in the life of the company. At the beginning of his career as a combat soldier in the battalion, and later as a squad commander, he stood out and demonstrated leadership ability, along with a constant aspiration for excellence. Tal ascended the ranks, became the platoon commander in the Spear Company, and later the deputy company commander. Tal was the best officer in the battalion, and as such was the leading candidate for the position of company commander.In all his duties in the battalion, Tal had an exceptional influence on dozens of soldiers who served under his command and admired him. “Tal was characterized by a unique leadership, . The written and electronic media extensively covered the events in Morag that led to the fall of Tal and his soldiers. In the December 2004 issue of Gilon – the journal of the community administration Gilo – a page was dedicated to his memory. Tal’s family received many letters, portraying him as a commander, a fighter, a friend and as a person, and the great love and esteem he has earned them. Ron wrote to Tal’s mother: “I can tell you that you raised a model son, and today, in a different perspective of someone who is far from everything, I understand his greaterness and his influence on me and on my behavior as a commander and as a human being.” Shachar wrote:”When I think of you, the first thing that comes to my mind is your smile, even though you were a tough commander and you were not prepared to compromise on professionalism and everything in fact – you always knew how to laugh and be friends with everyone, but for me, Tal, you were like a big brother.” On November 8, 2005, a year after the fall of Tal, hundreds of relatives, acquaintances, friends, commanders and commanders gathered at the Jerusalem Theater to share a unique and moving memory that was directed by actress Yarden Bar Kokhba. “Tal, I know that you enjoy everything you did in your life – from swimming, basketball, studies and entertainment, from every role and role you did in the army and especially from the wonderful relationship with Adi … Tal, did you know how to choose? Amazing friends, who accompany us now, when you are missing, everyone tells about the playful Tal, the actor and the sensitive, and on the other hand – the serious, considerate, professional, courageous, confident and venerable commander, everyone remembers your smile that is so lacking. To the end, and on the other hand huge feelings of missedness and even greater understanding of what we have lost … Tal, what gives us the strength to move on is the thought of what you were, Chet life was ingrained in you and determined way. ” The memorial evening is called “Tal Bardugo – A Child of Life”. It was filmed and edited and appears on a DVD. In memory of Tal, a website was established at http://tal-bardugo.ad-olam.co.il. Tal loved his service at Givati, and along the way he set goals and conquered them – every goal is harder than his predecessors. Tal enlisted and brought with him to the army a great faith in the existence of the state, educational values and Zionist values - which he demanded first of all himself, and then his subordinates. Of blessed memory.
