Bertashinsky, Andre

He was born in the town of Simferopol in the Ukraine, where he studied in a soccer team and won first prize in a boxing competition for youth in Ukraine. Who immigrated to Israel alone in July 1995. He moved to Kibbutz Ma’agan and moved to Eilat where he worked as a waiter in a hotel in 1997. In 1997, his parents moved to Israel and moved to Haifa. After completing his military training and infantry training, Andrei was assigned as a combat soldier in Battalion 13, the Gideon Battalion of the Golani Brigade, and Andrei was very pleased with his appointment and loved the combat service and his comrades in the unit. He had leadership skills, social openness, and the ability to easily connect with people, so much so that many sought his closeness.Indrey never complained about difficulties, and two months before his death, following a blood donation, He had a liver function test, which showed a slight disruption in functioning A medical profile for 24 hours, and a six-month sick leave under medical supervision Andrei spoke of his desire to return to serve in the unit and finish the course as a combat soldier in the Golani battalion after he was fit for it medically On Sunday, 20 Tishrei, , Andre fell during his service and he is twenty-one. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Haifa. Survived by his parents. From his letter of condolence to the family of IDF Chief of Staff Shaul Mofaz: “Andrei, blessed memory, was described by his commanders as a model soldier who displayed self-discipline while carrying out his missions. “From his letter of condolence to the family of Major Tamir, the unit commander,” Andrei was a superb and professional fighter, was outstanding in his leadership skills and was an example to his comrades in the company, especially among his new immigrant friends . The last time Andre was in the battalion, he said he would be happy to continue to serve in the battalion together with his comrades in the company. This wish, as well as through it, will mark for us the way in which we will educate the next generation. “