Ben-Margi, Eyal

Ben Kochba and Amram. Born on December 14, 1975, in Kiryat Shmona, where he grew up and was educated in the Yavneh elementary school in the “Matmid” junior high schools, As a youth Eyal played in the Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona team in the national league, a game in which he excelled and enjoyed great pleasure.In late July 1994, Eyal enlisted in the IDF and after a course for canteen wardens, In the Northern Command’s liaison battalion, and his commanders described him as a quiet, disciplined and smiling soldier who fulfilled his duties in a very responsible manner, out of sensitivity and an initiative to advance the unitary unit. A soccer player and a soccer player in Kiryat Shmona, participated, contributed and stood out, even in sports competitions within the military framework Eyal became fond of the unit’s soldiers for his pleasant manner and special sense of humor On April 20, 1995, Eyal fell in the line of duty , In a car accident that occurred near the Gonen Junction, when he spent his holiday break. He was laid to rest in the Kiryat Shmona military cemetery. He was nineteen when he fell. Survived by his parents and four sisters. In a condolence letter to the family, the unit commander wrote: “Eyal served for six months in the unit, and within a short period of time he managed to leave a deep impression of a serious, highly motivated, self-disciplined, diligent and dedicated soldier. Eyal Rekem has a special relationship with his commanders, soldiers in his department and with his friends in the unit, quiet, with a special sense of humor and always smiling, so we liked Eyal so we will always remember him. “