Hayoun, Shimon

Son of Machluf and Ruhama. He was born on the 6th of Tishrei 5718 (6.10.1957) in Haifa. He completed his elementary studies at the Beit Yitzhak School in Haifa and then spent another year at the Sprinzak High School in the city in a framework program. Afterward he decided to stop his studies and go to work to help the family’s agriculture, which was in trouble because of his mother’s precarious health and his father’s inability to work. At the time of his mother’s illness, Shimon was a dedicated son to his parents and a loving brother, caring for his brothers and sisters. During leisure time he tried to do everything in his power to make things easier for them. Shortly before his induction, Shimon underwent a pre-military driving course and was given a driver’s license for a heavy vehicle. Shimon was drafted into the IDF in February 1976. After completing basic training, he underwent several professional courses, including a driving course in the armored personnel carrier and a forklift, and was sent to serve in a unit in the north of the country. He was a good soldier, devoted and responsible. Every job he was assigned was impeccable and to the satisfaction of his commanders. He was loved by the men of the unit and they admired him and respected him for his good character, his willingness to always help others, his kindness and gentleness. Even during his military service, he did not stop worrying about his family and did his best to help at home. During the vacations and holidays he took from the army he worked and got drunk in order to help ease the burden on his family. On the 16th of Tammuz, 5770 (16.7.19789) Shimon fell in the line of duty. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Haifa. Survived by his parents, five sisters and two brothers. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Shimon was accepted by his friends, and in his modest way he contributed greatly to the unit and came out for help and relief to every friend in trouble …” To commemorate his memory, his family donated a Torah scroll in his name to the synagogue.