The son of Michael and Rivka was born on 20 November 1933 in Tiberias. Zamir studied at the Alliance primary school, and continued his studies at the Galilee High School in Tiberias. Zamir was a boy full of joy and energy, good-natured, kind and friendly. He was always active in his class and often participated in organizing social events, trips and sports activities. By nature he was cheerful and optimistic, always smiling and his laughter catching up with those around him. In every society he was the ‘living spirit’. From childhood, he was a member of the Maccabi sports association and practiced a lot to improve his physical fitness. He excelled in athletic athletics. Years later, when he was a gym teacher, he guided youth groups in the framework of the association he practiced as a child. All his life he aspired to advance, to learn and to acquire knowledge. He studied four different languages on his own, completed a first aid course, read a lot, and engaged in extensive cultural activities. In his home there was always a pleasant atmosphere, and the relations between parents and children and between the children themselves were Yaffa and friendly. The house was always open to guests and friends, and they felt there inside their house. Zamir was drafted into the IDF in late 1952 and assigned to the Intelligence Corps, and after completing his basic training course, he was assigned to one of the IAF units, and Zamir, or Bibi, was not satisfied with his position because he felt he could contribute He did more to the IDF, but nevertheless fulfilled his duties with dedication and loyalty and won the appreciation of his commanders. In their opinion on him, they noted that he was of a comfortable nature, admired by his friends, efficient in his work and very devoted. He was often assigned additional roles, such as managing and organizing sports competitions, games, and evenings in the unit, and he, as usual, was willing to do so with joy and will. He was also sent for training in physical training instructors and in a symbolic-intelligence course. His progress in ranks was rapid, and in 1955 he was discharged from the regular army with the rank of sergeant. For five years he worked as a civilian in the military framework, as a film decoder. In 1956 he was decorated with the name ‘Operation Kadesh’. At that time he married his girlfriend Carmela, and together they established a home that had a relationship of friendship and understanding. Bibi devoted most of his time to helping his wife and her family. In 1960 he returned to the ranks of the Israel Defense Forces and served in the regular army for fourteen years, continuing his service in the Intelligence Corps with the rank of First Sergeant, and after completing his course in the logistics and technical non-technical courses. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant every few years and every few years he was reassigned to a regular service, and his commanders would readily recommend him, and everyone knew him as a dedicated and loyal worker who loved his work and respected the IDF’s assets. The young soldiers saw him as a kind of ‘big brother’ and used to consult him and ask for his closeness. His commanders recommended that he be elevated to the rank of First Sergeant, and recommended that he be a decent, independent, highly capable, quick-paced, strong-willed man. At the end of 1965 he was awarded the rank of First Sergeant. In the Six-Day War, he spent days and nights working hard, and for his contribution he was awarded the ‘Six-Day War’. For his part in the Yom Kippur War, he was awarded the ‘Yom Kippur War’. On July 16, 1976, Bibi fell during his service. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Survived by a wife, mother, six brothers and a sister. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the commander of the unit wrote: “Bibi’s way in the unit was long and interesting, and he held complex and responsible positions, and I knew him immediately when I arrived at the unit. And remember everything.As a professional he stood out for his knowledge and experience. As a person, he was unique as a friend and as a conversationalist. It was impossible to be irritated in his presence – not even raise his voice. He had a special way of quieting the people, instilling in them a sense of joy, reassuring and encouraging them. We’re missing Bibi. May his memory be blessed and be with us. “
