Barzilai, Israel

Israel, son of Rina and Zvi, was born on October 3, 1952, in Kiryat Haim, Israel was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early February 1971. After basic training he was sent to the Armored Corps School and soon advanced in all fields and excelled in everything related to the operation of the tank: “As a tank commander, Srulik controlled the material very well.” He was particularly conspicuous in his commanding ability. He controlled his subordinates almost absolute control and knew exactly who to demand, what and how much. He always gave a personal example. “When the alert began, in the hours before the outbreak of the war, Srulik rushed to paint a white line on the tank,” said another friend. “In the heat of the work, he also painted His hair. It was typical of him. He never attached much importance to his appearance, and there was something “trivial” in his carelessness. “I have been serving for nearly three years, and I have not yet participated in any small battle,” he said. He did not know then that he had a great and cruel war ahead of him. “When the Yom Kippur War broke out, Srulik served as an armored force in the Golan Heights on October 7, 1973. He fought in a battle against a Syrian armored force and destroyed about 20 – Tanks of the enemy During the battle his tank was hit and he was killed on the spot He was brought to eternal rest in the Haifa cemetery and left behind his parents and two sisters, and was promoted to the rank of sergeant. , In his professional knowledge, in the soldiers’ love, dedication and courage … “