Elgranti, Shlomo

Son of Marco and Havatzelet. He was born on the 11th of Adar, 1953, in Kfar Yehud, where he studied at the Yehuda Halevi Elementary School in the village, completed his studies as an outstanding student and continued at the comprehensive high school in the biological track. Shlomo used to treat everything with seriousness and reason. He was a member of the “Youth for Youth” organization. He was also a photography enthusiast and took part in the photography department of the “Youth for Youth” organization. He was on the stage and wanted to deal with the bulls. He also liked to play basketball and soccer and participated in the marches (including the four-day march). Shlomo did not underestimate anyone, loved to help others, and did not hold a grudge against anyone. His neighbors, friends and teachers respected him for his kindness and excellent character. He loved and respected his parents and devoted his time to study so that he could live and earn a living. Shlomo was drafted into the IDF in the middle of August 1971. His friend, Shimon, who enlisted with him, said that during a grueling stretcher journey, under a frown, Shlomo refused to move the stretcher to another, In the course of the chase and the ambushes, when his department went out to work every night, he never tried to shirk or evade his duties, and after completing his basic training, Shlomo was chosen as an outstanding departmental apprentice, as well as commanders and recruits alike. In the course of one of the encounters, on the first day of Nissan 5736, On March 15, 1972, Shlomo was seriously injured while carrying out his duties and on the same day died of his wounds. He was laid to rest in the Kiryat Shaul cemetery. The commander of his company wrote in his memory: “Shlomo came to us with a huge credit – an outstanding cadet in basic training – he managed to prove himself as a disciplined soldier, very good in performance and loved by all his friends. His service performed all his duties well and without any complaint. ” His family published a pamphlet called “Shlomo” in his memory. His name was also immortalized in a book published by the local council Yahud on the 25th anniversary of its fallen sons.