Ben Chaya and Shaul. Born on December 17, 1969, in Ramat Hasharon, brother to Gilad, Omri attended the Ussishkin Elementary School, the Kalman Junior High School, and the Yigal Alon High School in Ramat Hasharon. He had never dreamed of being a pilot, never wanted to be a fireman, policeman, or any other occupation, and when he was about two years old, he preferred to visit the airport for any other time, And when he grew up he built airplanes, and won first place in the Israel Airplane Championship, where he was a member of the Scouts movement in Ramat Hasharon. Israel, “a branch of Ramat Hasharon, where he invested all his time and energy, first as a trainee, later in a guide, and later as a branch coordinator, and did not withdraw from other sports. A karting in the waves, where he gave expression to his eternal child, and on Saturdays he liked to compete with karting and horseback riding, and his friend Menahem wrote: “Chita’s mischief is expressed in love to the sea, surfboards and cars. When his body touched the water, he became a different person, and felt like it was his natural environment … “In February 1988, Omri was drafted into the IDF for an aviation course. He served as a 16F pilot for five years and last year served as the operational leader in the squadron. Omri participated in successful air strikes in Lebanon. For one year, from 1994 to 1995, he served as a training officer in the Hawk Trainer and later became commander of the division. During this period he left his mark, especially on the instructional side. “Omri did not spare himself” simple “jobs, such as maintenance operations or clean-up operations, and the smile never left his face. And even in difficult moments he refused to get angry, he was inclined to maintain restraint and calm and calm voice and tone, and his subordinates served as role models and role models, as a person who knew how to advise and listen. In September 1995, Omri married Basmat Raveh, after years of acquaintance, but their happiness was interrupted after four months of marriage. When they married, they did not imagine that the phrase “until death would separate us” would come true after a period of such brief happiness. On January 30, 1996, Omri fell in the line of duty, leading the career staff under his command to carry out a periodic “Bar Or” test, and at the end of the 2,000m run he collapsed suddenly after drawing at Sprint one And his last words were directed at a friend who sat down on the sidewalk at the end of the run: “You do not want to sit down now, your muscles will be caught …” he said, and collapsed. Who was twenty-six years old when he fell, leaving behind a wife, parents and brother, and was promoted to the rank of Major. And matured … An energetic and inquisitive educator became a leader and a commander with experience and status. The Omri, who sometimes embarrassed us with his questions and the deep knowledge he displayed, was loved and loved by his subordinates and his fellow fighters … “In the letter of condolence to the family, the commander wrote in the name of all the squadron members:” During these five years Omri became one of the pillars of the squadron Acquires a strong social status. Despite his youth, Omri was an example of young and old. His sharp and gentle mind made him beloved and loved by his friends, commanders and subordinates … “The family members published a memorial booklet in his memory. The board of directors of “Club Israel Aviation” decided that Ramat Hasharon branch will bear the name of Omri in recognition of his activities.
