Deri, Mordechai

Son of Georgette and Masoud, was born on May 28, 1964 in Maalot to parents who immigrated from Morocco. As a child with a large family, Mordechai was always surrounded by the love of his brothers and sisters. He cooperated with them and together they shared a modest life with the parents and made do with little. Mordechai studied at the Rambam Elementary School in Nahariya and continued at the Havat HaShomer High School, where he began studying electronics technicians in Haifa, where he worked as a surveyor in Nahariya and hired his parents. Mordechai was drafted into the IDF in mid-August 1982, and after basic training he was placed in a regional brigade in the north. Here all the good qualities that were in it were expressed. From the beginning of his career in the army, Mordechai excelled in all his actions and his commanders, who insisted on his qualities, promoted him in rank. In the recommendation for promotion, it was stated: “An efficient and responsible soldier invests above and beyond in his work.” Mordecai had a personal charm that left an indelible impression on all who came into contact with him. He received honors and honors from his commanders, and as an outstanding soldier in the brigade was received by the President of Israel on Independence Day 1984. Two years in a row Mordechai served in Lebanon, and on 18 November 1984 he fell in battle in Lebanon and was brought to rest at home The military cemetery in Nahariya, he left behind his parents, seven sisters and three brothers, and in his letter to the bereaved family, his direct commander stated that “Mordecai was one of the best among us and did his job in the best possible way. All of us. ” The brigade commander in his letter said that “Moti z” l was a symbol and a model. In his work and behavior he was superior. I was commended as an outstanding soldier of the brigade, and was also noted as an outstanding soldier by the OC Central Command. Unconscious, dedicated and responsible. Love everyone. Never complained, never asked and only knew to give, everything “