Chayal, Yocheved (Yochi)

The daughter of Judah and Shoshana (Shema). Was born on February 16, 1958 in Jerusalem, to a family with many children. When she was three years old, the family moved from Moshav Yishai and moved to Kfar Gabirol near Rehovot. Here Yochi studied at Moreshet Elementary School. Afterward, she studied at the “Tada” school in Rehovot, where she became a clerk. She invested all her energies and studies in her studies, and some gave up on entertainment in order not to lag behind in her studies. All of Yochi’s high qualities were discovered when she arrived in the army in June 1976. She was assigned to the liaison corps and within a short period of time she took a course in telephony. She served as an operator in one of the units, located not far from her home. She loved the life of the army and enjoyed its service. Her letter to her parents attests to her success in carrying out her duties – after being tragically implicated. In her letter, she said: “Her service was impeccable, with great devotion and devotion to the role, and her role in her unit was exemplary and a symbol for all those around her. The tragic and sudden death of Yocheved z “l stunned all her acquaintances and friends.” Yocheved was awarded the best of her army service in less than one year. She was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Rehovot, leaving behind her parents, seven brothers and sisters.