Hayek, Tzachi

Ben Shula and Eliyahu. Born on April 20, 1977 in Petah Tikva, Tzachi was a sensitive and intelligent child who, during his adolescence and studies, managed to develop his talents and invest in his fields of interest, and his brother was raised by their father Tzachi learned to deal with orphanhood from his mother in a mature and reasonable way, starting at the PIKA elementary school in Petah Tikva, continuing with the junior high school “Ahad Ha’am” and graduating from the “Amal B” high school in the city. Throughout his studies, Tzachi was a prominent student and graduated high school with honors. Tzahi particularly loved the field of computers, which for him was an inexhaustible world. He spent many hours in his room, at his home computer, when he was programming and working on it. Along with his investment in studies, Tzahi was active in the “Heart to Heart” association in Petach Tikvah, near the Sharon Hospital. In his spare time, Tzachi liked to read books, mainly science fiction books and movies. The most prominent thing in the notebooks that Tzachi left behind from the years of his studies is not the regular study material listed there, but the many illustrations and paintings that adorn them. The love of painting was another Tzachi hobby, and he scribbled and painted every spare moment. Tzachi decided to continue his studies at the College of Technicians and Practical Engineers of the “Amal B” School, in order to receive a degree in Computer Engineering. In July 1995, Tzahi joined the IDF and began a course for computer systems technician at the base of Training Base 7, in the context of the Signal Corps, which lasted about seven and a half months, and Tzachi established close ties with his classmates. A good friend, who knew how to help and support the stressful hours, and was the first to volunteer for every mission. He did not manage to serve for a long time in the battalion, but his commander says that Tzahi came with excellent opinions from the long and difficult course he underwent, and his job was to operate and maintain the computer systems of the platoon and Tzachi aroused great expectations. On October 20, 1996, Tzahi fell in the line of duty. He was nineteen and a half when he fell. He was buried in the military section of the Segula cemetery near Petah Tikva. Tzachi left behind a father and three brothers – Ilan, Aspi and Reli. “We gave you everything – and you did not ask for anything.” / We surrounded you warmly and took care of you – and you never complained and did not complain about it. You have been modest and quiet, smart and considerate, talented and successful, kindhearted and especially sensitive – to yourself, to those around you, it has been a month and we still do not believe it … / And your room is empty and silent. “It is more possible to ask: Where is Tzachi, and when does he come?” And you are so lacking here. “