Eckstein, Assaf

Ben Bilha and Mordechai. He was born on May 8, 1972 in Kiryat Ono. Assaf studied at the Moshe Sharett Primary School in Kiryat Ono and graduated from the Ben Zvi High School in the physical-physical track, and was a student at the Hanoar Haoved Vehalomed youth movement and later led young students. He was one of the dancers of the “Alumim” dance group of Kiryat Ono, and was active as a sensitive, active and loyal friend of all those around him. There, too, he stood out for his accomplishments in his studies and athletic ability. At the end of the course the pilot was converted into transportation, a type of flight that suited his character. In the opinion of his commanders, which is in his personal file, he wrote: “A professional officer, an officer, an officer, an exemplary officer, and a model pilot.” In his interviews, he wrote: “A serious officer and investor. He was quickly picked up and transferred as a young pilot to the “Rhino” squadron in order to advance him as a pilot and commander. On February 23, 1994, a fatal motorcycle accident ended the life of a quality person, and the pain is very great. Assaf was laid to rest in the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery. He was twenty-two years old when he fell. Survived by his parents and sister Tamar. After his death, he was promoted to the rank of captain, and received a certificate of appreciation and respect for his service. In a letter of condolence to the family, Chief of Staff Ehud Barak wrote: “Assaf was described by his commanders as a responsible, organized officer with high motivation and aspiration to advance, was highly respected by his commanders and friends, At Lod Air Force Base. During his brief stay with us, Assaf acquired many friends, and was greatly appreciated by his commanders and colleagues for his seriousness, his behavior as a warrior and as a person. Assaf was one of the best fighters and officers we knew. But heavy fell on our unit and the other units in which Assaf served. “His parents immortalized his name by calling him an ambulance in the MDA branch in Tel Aviv.