Cohen, Lilach

Daughter of Esther and miracles. Born on 19.1.1977 in Beit Shemesh, where she was raised and raised, a sister to Avi, Dror, Shai and Eliran. Lilach began her studies at the Elyakim Elementary School and graduated with honors from the Furst High School in the biological-theoretical track, with a full matriculation certificate.Leilach, a redheaded girl, thin and quiet and beautiful, supported her friends and family and her eternal smile As a diligent and popular student, Lilach served in many key positions in social circles to promote education and help others in Beit Shemesh, and she was the center of Lilach’s life, and she helped others to learn. Teaching at Achva College, but she did not receive the confirmation of her admission to studies Lilach was a counselor in the Sorek tribe, in a branch of the Scouts movement, where she educated her students on values ​​of modesty, respect, diligence and help others – values ​​that were inherent in her soul Lilach was also an active member of the Beit Shemesh Student Council and volunteered once a week In early 1995, Lilach enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces and served as an officer in the regional armament unit of the Central Command. Lilach was described by her commanders as a diligent, diligent and responsible soldier who showed great desire to listen and help those around her at all times. Lilach was one of the pillars of the unit and its absence is felt everywhere. Lilach planned to marry her beloved friend Amir after she was released from the IDF, and she wanted to build a house with him and build a family, and this plan was cut off as well. (27.4.1997). Lilach was laid to rest in the military section of the Beit Shemesh cemetery. She was promoted to sergeant after her death. At the age of twenty, Lilach was in exile. Survived by her parents, four brothers, a friend and his parents. In a letter of consolation to the family, the unit’s commander, Colonel Shaltiel Suliman, wrote: “Lilach was a quiet, modest and shy soldier. In time, all her friends and acquaintances knew how to find Lilach’s ears in every trouble they had. Lilach was one of the pillars of the ministry and on her own initiative contributed greatly to the formation of the department. Her brother, Dror, eulogized her grave and said: “A flower is your name, a flower that was harvested at the height of its flowering. As a flower you were a backbone to the whole family, and we, like leaves, blossom with you. “Her family immortalized her name by inserting a Torah library, a Torah scroll and a parochet for the ark in the Etz Yosef synagogue in Beit Shemesh, and with the donation of a holy ark and a curtain for the” Elyakim “school “Where Lilach studied.