Ben Rachel and Isaac. Was born on 18.4.1976), during the intermediate days of Pesach in Rehovot. The eldest son of his parents, and even a sister, Gali, and two brothers, Yair and Guy. He grew up in Rehovot, studied at the “Sprinzak” elementary school and later in the junior high and high schools of the A. Katzir School of Education, where Lior was an outstanding student throughout his years of study, who did not have to make an effort to invest much to succeed. “I had the privilege of being a teacher and educator of Lior,” wrote Rachel, Lior’s educator in the junior high school, who had a high school diploma, In the name of A. harvesting. “Lior is a brilliant student, a smart and thoughtful young man, who was one of the most prominent students in the class, who had many interests and a strong desire to get to the bottom of the matter. He was an excellent, appreciative boy, honest, with a strong personality and a lot of personal charm, and of course he was also the object of admiration for the girls, it was pleasant and interesting to talk to him because of his special sense of humor. Carrying the first aid kit on the school trip, etc. There was a combination of a mature, serious and reasonable boy, yet a boy with a sense of humor, Youthful folly. Another line was typical of his huge motivation to succeed. He set himself goals and sought tenacious determination to achieve them. I knew he was destined for greatness. Too bad so everything is nipped in the bud. ” Ilana, Lior’s educator at the Katzir High School in Rehovot, wrote: “You were a cute, intelligent, blue-eyed girl, fair-minded, clever and sharp, a happy childhood experience, youthfulness, study, love, smiles and plenty of friends. And wise, blessed talents and successful. ” As a child and youth, Lior had many hobbies and areas of activity in addition to his studies. He played organ, played tennis and basketball, loved the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team and used to play in Israel. Lior studied computers, was a member of the Shooting Club and loved to listen to music and read literature. Until the ninth grade he was a member of the Scout movement. After that, he participated in a course for young urban counselors, and in a course for youth counselors on behalf of the school, and in the 10th grade he was a young shlach instructor in his school. Lior was tall and handsome, with dark hair and amazing blue eyes. With a tremendous sense of humor, who could be serious when necessary, adventurous and prudent. Lior was smart, kind, generous, sociable, respectful, and tolerant. He had many friends with whom he loved to spend time. With most of his friends he maintained a strong and warm connection until his dying day. After graduating from high school, in July 1994, Lior enlisted in the IAF and took a pilot course, at the end of which he was trained to be an F-16 pilot. He served in the “Amek” squadron in Ramat David, very much liked his role, especially the flights. During his military service, he developed other hobbies and interests such as skiing, diving, field trips on motorcycles and bungee jumping. He took a wine tasting course, studied French and read literature. After a year and a half in the squadron, Lior served for two years in the Air Force’s operations department in Tel Aviv. This role required profound analytical thinking, and he was widely praised for his work by his commanders. Although he was very interested in this role, Lior wanted very much to return to the squadron in order to advance in his position as a navigator. In the 24 years of his life, Lior took pleasure in life and enjoyed all the best of them. He could enjoy good food, wine, fine clothes, travelingBut he was not spoiled, knew how to adapt to any situation and never complained on March 27, 2000) Lior fell in the course of his duty in a training accident and is twenty years old, And on his last flight he participated in a large exercise that he himself had planned and guided.The exercise began with an operational flight over Lebanon and continued as a helicopter interception maneuver, which was defined as difficult and dangerous. Where he flew with pilot Major Jonathan Begin, plunged into the sea and crashed. Lior was buried in the military cemetery in Rehovot. Survived by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and a friend, Keren. After his fall he was promoted to captain. His sister, Gali, eulogized him over his grave: “I especially remember your wit, your humor, I was delighted when you laughed at what I said, and I felt that if Lior laughed then it was really funny, and it did me good. I want you to know that I love you and that I will remember you all my life. . ” At the memorial ceremony marking the thirtieth anniversary of his death, his mother, Rachel, wrote to him: “We lack your gaze: warm, caressing and shining from the blue of your eyes. We lack your voice and tone, sometimes short but usually happy and happy.” She concluded by saying, “Tomorrow we will return to work, we will try to return to the rift with the heavy burden on our heart and soul. The unit commander, Lt. Col. Hagai, wrote to the family: “Lior was a navigator, officer and friend, who stood out professionally, with his high personal ability and his desire to contribute and help others. In a letter to his family, Col. Ram, who flew with Lior several times, said: “Not many of the flights I flew with your son, I knew how to distinguish a skilled and professional fighter, but first and foremost a modest person who takes seriously all “The pilot, Captain Sharon, added:” I’m not sure how to laugh at him, and I do not know how to laugh at him, Lior was an excellent navigator, and when he flew with me, I was always very happy, I remember my first flight with him, it was a long two-hour flight. Us food and drink and all the way we laughed and chattered about. It was Lior – Navigate good professional, he knew his job, but also one that was always fun to fly with him. ” In recent years, Lior has lived in Tel Aviv, and for the past year and a half he has shared his life with his girlfriend Keren. “When he left the headquarters, all the commanders came to him and told him the same thing: ‘You have such an image,’ Keren said to the IAF magazine:” He was a lighthearted fellow who was not offended by nonsense, But we learned how serious you can be. “He was sensitive to other people and it was very important for him to feel good.” After his death Keren wrote: “I miss your good loving eyes, your hugs and kisses, your positive attitude to everything that happens, the long conversations into the night, your laughter, the knowledge that you are always there for me. And now I have nowhere to run, because you are not anywhere … So suddenly Lior was killed on Monday night, finished his life story, and took the story with him.”A memorial site was established for Lior, whose address is: www.liorharari.com In the HaNasi Forest, on the Tzora road, the memorial site was erected in a rock fragment, with an observation post, a seating area, memorial stones and a memorial to six boys who fell during their service In the evening of his memory, which was held on November 4, 2000, and filmed by the IAF’s film unit, the song “At the height of the heart” was performed, written by Kobi Beller, a close friend of the family. , Without clouds / departing for the flight of the stars / as in the briefing Take off / rise from the height of the sea to the high altitude / and the back of the eye Rise to the games / day The exercise is difficult and complicated / Need to locate low / The first time we try, we can prove / allow the person over each machine / and there is also a confirmation – The last flight / The plane flies up to the north / The pilot looks, and the navigator / hand is calm on the modified pole / this time we will succeed, we’ll be back soon / the night is black, the darkness is the last wave, That in the middle of the night they fell to their death / the days pass, another day passes / sounds of airplanes sounding high / at high altitude the bodies / heights that were alive in their deaths And the heart is empty, forever. ” The IAF band performed a song written and composed by the memory of his cousin Lior, Amir Nativ: “He has an angelic face, he looks at the picture / looks, smiles, but says nothing / plays, romances with the sun, In his life / And I extend my hands and want to fly with you / Hold on to the memories that you have experienced / To smile, to enjoy, to aspire to the light / I will always remember you, Lior As the sun is shining, illuminates the world / It glows, it lights up the night sky / looks high from the sky with eyes so blue / looking out of the window in the hope that you will return / wait by the phone Maybe he will call / sleep, Lior, sleep … “
