Bugala, Haim (Hilo)

A boy of her age. He was born in 1966 in the village of Sermeli in the Gondar region of Ethiopia, where he began his elementary studies at the Abibar School, which was established by the Jewish Agency in the Gondar region of Ethiopia. Immigrated with his family to Israel for a two-and-a-half month stay in Tiberias, and moved to a permanent residence in Ashdod in November 2000. Haim continued his elementary studies at her ‘school’ in Ashdod. For four years he worked as an aircraft engineer at the Neve Amiel High School in Sde Yehuda, and was a quiet student, diligent and hardworking During the years 1982-1986, many children immigrated from Ethiopia, absorbed in boarding schools, suffered from homesickness and loneliness, and experienced many crises. And on Shabbat, in an attempt to ease their longings and loneliness, and when he advises them on their problems, serves as an interpreter and helps them learn the language. At the end of October 1984 Haim was drafted into the IDF and served as an aircraft mechanic in the air force, and his commanders testify that he was “a model and a symbol, a dedicated and responsible soldier who performed his duties with obedience and accuracy. He was always ready to perform hard work that required patience and professionalism. After a long period of hesitation he accepted his request and in August 1987 he joined the ranks of the career army, and during his service he helped the absorption of immigrants from Ethiopia, traveled on a mission of the Jewish Agency and brought many immigrants to Israel, Ezer And helped them at the beginning of their career in Israel, Haim was admired for his surroundings and was greatly appreciated by his commanders both personally and professionally – Haim suffered a malignant disease and was hospitalized in critical condition in Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem on March 23, (22.10.1989), after long hospitalization, fell during his service, and was brought to rest in the army cemetery Ashdod. Is survived by his parents and six brothers. After his death, the bereaved family received a certificate of appreciation and respect for the permanent service