Barkai, Yitzhak (“Tzachi”)

Son of Shmuel and Rina. He was born on April 2, 1947 in Tel Aviv. From childhood he absorbed loyalty and devotion to the values ​​of the nation and the spirit of heroism breathed in. His eyes saw his father in the uniform of a lieutenant colonel in the IDF and his mother, who went to various positions on a voluntary basis. Israel Friends “in Tel Aviv and a half year later, in February 1965, he was drafted into the IDF and volunteered for the paratroopers, and his personality was radiant and charming, varied and willing to live, cheerful and cheerful. His surroundings and his influence on all his friends, he had the ability to connect with others and raise his morale, and at the same time he showed a serious attitude to every problem, even the smallest. If he had been given a place of honor among his comrades-in-a-unit, and his commanders respected and respected him, he should not have been asked to do anything because he was always willing to act and carry out his duty. (March 1, 1966) and was put to rest at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. His parents published a book in his name and in his memory, which included his letters and the accounts of his friends and commanders. Also named after him hall – lectures at officers’ school. In Uri Milstein’s book “Wars of the Paratroopers,” his memory was raised. In the anthology of “Katops in Ibam”, published by the “Kol Israel Haverim” high school in Tel Aviv in memory of its fallen graduates, several pages are dedicated to Yitzhak.