Ben Miriam and Michael. He was born on July 13, 1961, at the Tzahalon Hospital in Jaffa, where he visited the kindergartens in his area of residence and went to first grade at Shenkar Elementary School. The family moved to Rishon Letzion, where Yossi completed his elementary studies at the Shalmon School, where he completed his studies at the Johanna Jabotinsky Youth Village in Be’er Ya’akov, and graduated with honors, Yossi was active in the Maccabi Hatzair youth movement in Holon and played He was a fan of the Maccabi Tel Aviv youth team in the Kiryat Shalom neighborhood and was a loyal fan of the team, He participated in many tournaments and traveled with the youth team for games abroad and later served as chairman of the ball club in Rishon LeZion, and Yossi’s high achievements in his studies earned him a scholarship and on 25 October 1979 he was sent to the Technical School of He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering, was certified as an engineer, and began his service at the air force base in Hatzor, where he served for many years until the day he died. Yossi received an impressive opinion and praise for his professionalism and his great contribution to the maintenance squadron, where he excelled in handling the Phantoms and received a Phantom flight in recognition of his work. Yossi was loved by his commanders, his friends, and his subordinates for his gentle, soft and peaceful nature that radiated his surroundings, and his pleasant manner. As part of his job he was sent abroad many times, and was in the United States, Turkey and Canada. During his service Yossi married Ronit and raised Daniel and Eden with love. Yossi also completed a master’s degree in economics and business administration, and was open to new challenges. Senior sergeant Yossi Ben-Ezra fell in the line of duty on Monday, 7 August 2005, at the age of forty-four, and was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Rishon Letzion, leaving a daughter, son, parents and two brothers. “Yossi served in a ground services unit in an air support squadron at Hatzor Base, and was outstanding in his pleasant nature, in helping his friends, in professionalism and in a high work ethic. Yossi was polite, courteous, and always smiling. His commanders say that he was an accepted figure, positive and aspiring to excellence. His death is a great loss for you, the squadron and all of us, “wrote Lt. Col. Yehuda Baruch, commander of the unit.” Yossi stood out as a smiling and polite man who takes care of kindness, fairness and respect for others. Because he was an articulate person with a pleasant character and many interests, Yossi was a fascinating interlocutor to anyone who was lucky enough to talk to him. Yossi was one of the pillars of the division where he served. He had a high personal level; Contributed to others from his experience and professionalism, showed sensitivity to the needs of his subordinates and stood out as a volunteer spirit willing to join any mission. Yossi belonged to the same elite group that aspires to excellence. The Israel Defense Forces and the Air Force are proud that Yossi chose to join their ranks. I have no doubt that his military service is the result of values education, investment, warmth and love that he received at his home. “On the third anniversary of his death, his family eulogized Yossi:” Our amazing Yossi. Three years have passed and you are not with us, and you are so lacking. If there is anything Yossi describes, it is the quiet and the quiet that you radiate to everyone around you. This silence had many faces, but always, when everything was storming around you, you could naturally pull out the appropriate sentence and restore peace and tranquility to the environment. You did itA lot of wisdom was in you and a lot of tenderness and love. Yossi, a family man, Kuti used to call you ‘Shovi’ and there is no more suitable for you – you, who always show warmth, love, family and concern. You never forgot to reach out to a friend, say a good word to your mother, give loving advice to your father or brother. You were an amazing father, an amazing father, full of tenderness and love, and from a tender age you impart to them values of giving and love. Although three years have elapsed, we have reserved for ourselves the charm, warmth and gentleness that have made you so special, and are accompanied by us every day. And we want these moments to envelop you in the same peace you gave to all of us, so Yossi, who will always bring peace around you and that the calm will envelop you. “After his fall, Yossi received a certificate of appreciation and honor from Major General Elazar Stern, Head of Personnel.
