Cliff, Solomon

Son of Yitzhak (Isser) and Miriam. He was born on January 4, 1947 in Holon and studied at the elementary school in Hod Hasharon. He was a lively, smart, quick-paced child who stood out for his talents. He had a healthy mind and mind, thirsty for knowledge and loved to delve deeper into everything he did. He was a good friend with a positive influence and his friends liked him. Still, he did not like to stand out. Although he was one of the outstanding students with great knowledge, he never bragged about his friends who had not achieved the same achievements. He always behaved with modesty and great humility. From the fifth grade (elementary) to the ninth grade (high school) he was a member of the Hanoar Haoved movement, and then left the movement and joined the Hapoel organization to dedicate his spare time to sport. He loved basketball and football, but most of all he loved swimming. He also devoted many hours to painting and reading books and frequently visited exhibitions and galleries. In addition to these hobbies, he collected stamps and left albums from all over the world. Shlomo continued his studies for another five and a half years, with great success, at the Ort Technikom Engineering School. His parents were pleased with him for his excellent academic achievements. He worked hard and his efforts bore fruit and he won the title of practical engineer. Shlomo was drafted into the IDF in February 1967. After completing basic training, he was sent to the Officers’ Training Course, and after completing his training course he was trained by armored personnel carriers. He planned his future and decided to continue his studies at the Hebrew Technion in Haifa, where he wanted to graduate from the army to register for the Technion, but fate wanted otherwise. He took care of his parents and family and was devoted to them Two months before his death, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, on the 6th of Sivan 5769 (6.6.1969), fell during his service and was brought to rest in the cemetery in Ramot Hashavim. After his fall, a pamphlet published in his memory, “Shlomo”, was published, in which his family and friends spoke about his character and his work.