Ben-Baruch, Avishai (Shayko)
Son of Perchia and Avital. Born on the 7th of Elul, August 30, 1960 in Haifa and grew up in Jerusalem. In October 1978, Avishai joined the IDF. Avishai completed his course in mechanical engineering in June 1980. He was one of the outstanding students in the field of mechanical engineering. In November 1981, he was promoted to lieutenant. In the spring of 1982, he was diagnosed with a serious illness. He died on the 20th of Shevat, January 24, 1984. He was 23 years old. Avishai was laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. He left behind his parents, brother and sister. After his death Avishai was promoted to captain.