Ben-Abu, Jacques (“Jackie”)

Son of Solomon and Simcha. Born in Morocco, on the 7th of Av, August 2, 1949. He immigrated to Israel in 1956. He completed his elementary studies at the Sinai School in Kiryat Yam. In November 1966, he was drafted into the IDF. Jacques served as a car battery commander, was an exemplary soldier, disciplined, and very well liked by all his friends. He fell in the line of duty on the 15th of Elul, September 8, 1968. The commander of the unit wrote to his family, in a letter of condolences, “Jacques was a young, talented and dedicated commander. He was loved by each of the soldiers and commanders in our unit. Officers from my unit fought for him and everyone wanted him… comfort yourselves because your son did his work faithfully.