Cohen, Ezra

Son of Moshe and Shulamit. Born on October 16, 1955 in Tel Aviv, he studied at Geulim Elementary School and after eight years went to work, Ezra was pleasant, quiet, loving people and devoted to his family Ezra was drafted into the IDF in May 1974. After basic training and after completing his course in heavy truck drivers, he worked as a driver and was known as a responsible and dedicated soldier. In August 1976 he was awarded the rank of sergeant, and on the 17th of Tevet 5737 (17.1.1977), after completing his work at the base, Ezra arrived at his home and suddenly collapsed under him And died at the military cemetery in Holon, leaving behind his parents and three brothers, and in a letter of condolences to the bereaved parents, his commander wrote: “I knew Ezra as a sincere, honest man with a smiling face. Will be blessed with the character traits of your son. “The family commemorated Ezra’s name with donations to charities and synagogues.