Ben Daniela and Joseph. He was born on July 4, 1975 in Kiryat Motzkin, the eldest son of his parents. After him were Moti and Shiran. “The birth was difficult,” his parents said, “but the sight of the handsome, blue-eyed baby made a difference.” At the age of two, the blue eyes turned green. Shlomi began attending elementary school in Kiryat Motzkin. As an eldest he radiated responsibility and caring for his brother. At the age of 13 he decided to repent, to study in a yeshiva and to find himself in religion. After three years in which he did not receive clear answers to his questions, he left the yeshiva and returned to secular life. Shlomi began studying at Ort Motzkin High School and graduated cum laude, in electronics. In high school he decided to become a combat soldier, and he participated steadily and determinedly in a combat training course and was prepared for his military service. In March 1994 Shlomi enlisted in the Givati Brigade and served for three years as a combat soldier, and after graduating, Shlomi decided to study for a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting. The second year, at the end of 2000, he received a medal of excellence from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, which was revealed to his family only after they saw the medal in his room because of his modesty. Shlomi made sure to stay in the family circle every Shabbat and holiday, and enjoyed the atmosphere In the early years of his life, he saw his parents make a living from hard work and aspired to succeed and achieve high achievements so that he could make things easier for his parents and make them happy. Shlomi was always surrounded by friends, kept in touch with his childhood friends, and bought friends in the army and university. He always helped his friends out of love and concern for their success, which was especially evident during his university studies, when he became an advisor to many of his fellow students, especially during the test period. Shlomi was humble and modest, contented himself with little and asked nothing of anyone. He used to dress simply, enjoying what he had and was not jealous of others. He was not proud of his achievements and would not let others praise him. A particularly prominent trait of Shlomi was his love of justice and his willingness to protect every weak person who had been wronged. He always sought truth and justice, and fought for his principles. Already in elementary school, when a teacher humiliated and hurt the student in front of the entire class, it was Shlomi who did not hesitate, got to his feet and angrily remarked to the teacher about her abusive behavior. In 1997 Shlomi met Michal. Their love soon blossomed, and Michal left the south and moved to Kiryat Motzkin. Both of them studied for a bachelor’s degree, and despite the difficulties they built a serious relationship, with lots of love and mutual support. In August Michal and Shlomi went together to buy an engagement ring and Michal said, “When you feel it’s the right time, give it to me.” On the second holiday of Passover, Shlomi and Michal planned to surprise the family at the holiday meal and then give the engagement ring. They planned to marry in May 2003, but did not get it. Shlomi grew up all his life on the values of love of the Land of Israel. After serving as a combat soldier, he was called up for reserve duty every year, and despite his hard studies, he never tried to evade. Even at the end of March 2002, when he was called in reserve duty 8 for Operation Defensive Shield, he came first. He was stationed in Bethlehem, and despite the many dangers he fought proudly for the defense of the homeland. On vacation CHe spoke enthusiastically about the fighting and the importance of the operation in view of the political situation. On Sunday, 7.4.2002, Shlomi’s picture appeared in the newspaper during the battles in Bethlehem and the following day, on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Shlomi left for a two-day short vacation. At the end of the vacation, on the morning of 28 April 2002, Shlomi left on an Egged bus at 960 at 7:00 am (from the Check Post junction to Jerusalem) on his way back to the unit, which served in Bethlehem. Twenty minutes later, at the Yagur junction, a suicide bomber blew himself up carrying explosives. Shlomi was killed: Major General Shimshon Sattalkol, Sergeant Nir Danieli, Sergeant Ze’ev Hanik, Sergeant Michael Weisman, Corporal Franco, Corporal Noa Shlomo and the civilian Avinoam Alfia, aged twenty-seven. His death was promoted to Major General. He was laid to rest in the military section of the Tzur Shalom cemetery. Survived by his parents, brother, sister and fiancee. “Shlomi is one of those who are said to be the spearhead, an exemplary example of the spirit of volunteerism in the Jewish people in times of crisis, Shlomi is an example of friendship, friendship, courage and a lot of love for the homeland.” The family members wrote: “The explosive belt cut off the love, the dreams and the aspirations of a single individual with supreme qualities.
