Ben Bronislva and Alexander. He was born on the 22nd of Kislev 5722 (22.11.1979) in Poltava, Ukraine, the only son of his parents who used to call him Mishka, studied in Poltava in elementary school and began studying at the Gymnasium, studying mathematics, physics, literature and world culture. 14 Michael decided that the family should immigrate to Israel, and at the end of 1994 he succeeded in persuading his parents and they immigrated to Israel and lived in Rishon Letzion, where he studied at the “Tabib” junior high school and went on to Yigal Alon High School. Michael made military toys and built models of airplanes and tanks He loved to read, especially historical and science fiction, and when he was about 12 years old he even wrote some science fiction stories, and Michael liked painting very much, and when he dreamed about immigrating to Israel he drew many paintings on Israel, including the symbols of the state. Who made aliyah to Israel and collected many pictures of Israeli landscapes during his travels around the country, and devoted many hours to sports, swimming a lot and playing soccer and basketball, and his favorite teams were Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dinamo Kiev, American basketball. Since elementary school Michael has been involved in singing and dancing circles, and then he has learned ballroom dancing. He was very fond of modern rock music and used to listen to the recordings of famous rock bands every time. A few days before his death, the family brought Michael, at his request, tapes of music and sweets so that he could celebrate the millennium party at the base. Michael was a devoted family member and a good friend. “Misha was a kind man who always wanted to help everyone and hated violence, loved his family and cared for everyone, he was an excellent friend, who was there both in the joyful and difficult moments … He was a big brother to me, An example and I consulted with him. ” In July 1998, Michael was drafted into the IDF, and was assigned to a combat unit, and he was assigned to basic training in a course for recruits, and on the last day of the course, 31.1.1999, Michael was wounded by a grenade and was hospitalized at Afula Hospital. A month later, he was appointed to the Education Corps and joined the Zikim base, south of Ashkelon. “Michael was a highly motivated soldier who loved Eretz Yisrael and wanted to contribute as much as possible to the country,” said Gregory, who joined the service. “Michael was kind and hard on himself, and for every mistake he made as a faculty member, These punishments were exaggerated. ” Michael was highly regarded as a lieutenant colonel, and a few months later he was sent to a sergeant’s course at the end of 1999. He became a sergeant at the end of 1999. On December 26, 1999, In Rishon Letzion, left behind his parents, and Michael’s aunt eulogized him: “Mishnaka was an unusual child. We all loved him very much, loved him and always loved him, like everyone else who knew him. Therefore, it is even more difficult to understand and believe that the life of a young, beautiful and wise boy was cut short so quickly. He’ll always be with me, my dear boy. “
