Bestucker, Ilan

Ben Miriam and David. He was born in Be’er Sheva on the 29th of Cheshvan 5734 (29.10.1973) and was the second son of a family of five, The elementary school “Moriah” and the religious high school “The Youth Center”, with the aim of electricity, Ilan liked to travel in the fields and in the expanses outside the city, he played soccer with his friends in the neighborhood, surrounded by friends and friends. With many family members whom he spent much of his time in. In July 1992, Ilan was drafted into the army. He was assigned to the Artillery Corps and sent to serve in the Shivta Air Force base. According to his commanders, Ilan was a responsible and diligent soldier, with high self-discipline and in this spirit fulfilled his duties and responsibilities. According to his friends in the unit, Ilan was a friendly and cheerful fellow. He was also at the center of the group. During his service he was promoted to the rank of corporal on September 5, 1993, while he was on his way from his home to the base of his unit, where Ilan was kidnapped and murdered by two men who wanted his personal weapon. Who was still alive until his body was found on January 17, 1995. The next day, on January 18, 1995, Ilan was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva, where he was raised to the rank of sergeant.22 After his death he was succeeded by two parents, Ilanit, Brothers – Shimon and Moshe The unit commander said goodbye to Ilan at the open grave and said, “Sixteen months ago, when you were not at the base, we knew something had happened. You were a disciplined soldier, serious and responsible. We searched you all over the Negev, in every crevice and cave, to find you alive, to bring you back to your parents’ house. A day followed a day and then we realized that something terrible had happened, that we would no longer see you with the shy smile and the strong desire to always help your friends. We met with your family and understood where you would drain the sources, the roots that grew into a fruitful tree, which was cut short ago. We here will continue to do what you started, and we will always remember you as an excellent soldier, who gives us the strength to move on. “