Epstein, Shlomo (“Moma”)

Son of Samuel and Leah. Was born on August 18, 1940, in Jerusalem, where his mother found refuge from Haifa, which was bombed during the Second World War. Studied at the Geula School in Haifa After completing his studies, he entered the vocational-municipal school in Daughter of-Galim where he studied mechanical engineering. In his youth he belonged to the Scouts movement. Until the age of 18 he lived with his parents in Haifa and later became a member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, where he joined the “Hatzofim” group for basic training, quiet and dedicated and spent his free time listening to classical music and reading books. As a departmental medic. Upon his discharge from the army, he returned to Hatzerim, worked as a tractor operator, and while the nurse was absent from the farm, he took her place in the clinic. Shlomo asked for a special leave from the farm and went to work in Eilat to save money for a tour of the world. “I want to go, but I do not want the agriculture to bear the costs,” he explained to his parents, who also took great care of them and supported them with their livelihood. Waited impatiently for the order to call for the flag, and when it was not accepted he hurried to his battalion. As he sat among his friends on alert, he showed them his devotion and concern for all their needs. On the 27th of Iyar 5727 (June 6, 1967), the second day of the battles, he was wounded in the battle for the liberation of Jerusalem in the American neighborhood; At the same time, he defended one of the wounded in front of the shrapnel. Was laid to rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. In the book “Marinas Gabro” of the Paratroopers Command, a special page was dedicated to him, and his biography and the description of the last battle were presented, and a booklet was published in his memory bearing the In an investigation conducted in 2017, it was emphasized that the chief of staff’s citation was converted to a medal of courage.