Farkash, Lior

Ben Miriam and Yehuda. Born on 25 June 1974 in Haifa, Lior was the eldest son of his family, followed by Tomer and Bat-Meital, who began his studies at the Tchernichovsky Elementary School after the family moved to the Golda neighborhood. He completed his first year at the Hebrew University, where he received a certificate of appreciation for his academic excellence, and during his vacations from school, Lior worked as a camp counselor, played basketball in the Maccabi Haifa team “He won the Israel National Cup with his team, and after retiring from the game, Lior continued to volunteer and help the association and won a trophy from He later became a member of the Israel Basketball Association, where he was a sports reporter for a local newspaper, and during his studies in grades 11-12, At the end of November 1992, Lior received a certificate of appreciation from the director for his contribution to sports and sports education.In late November 1992, Lior enlisted in the IDF and began his service with a regular artillery course. After completing an officer’s course, he was assigned to serve at the training base for recruits, first as platoon commander, and then as deputy company commander. In one session he was also a deputy company commander. Lior was admired and accepted by his friends. Was devoted to his job, stood out in his diligence and showed a desire to learn and expand his knowledge. His great concern and devotion to his students and subordinates was also expressed in letters of thanks and appreciation received from the soldiers’ parents who were under his command. As a token of appreciation, his commanders sent him to a parachuting course. On the 29th of Kislev 5756 (29.11.1995) Lt. Lior fell in the line of duty, almost twenty-one and a half years old, and was brought to eternal rest in the Haifa military cemetery, leaving behind his parents, brother and sister, And even his desire to learn communications and travel the world did not materialize.