Hermet, Yuval

Yuval, son of Tamar Vladislav, was born on 28.4.1950 in Timisoara, Romania. He immigrated to Israel with his family in 1962 and completed his studies at the “Atzmon” elementary school in Nazareth Illit and at the “Agudat Hachakat” agricultural school in Afula, where he was a diligent student, active in the fields of society and politics, He was a member of a youth movement and was a sports fan, his favorite sport was the fencing, and he was a member of the Haifa branch of Hapoel Haifa, and was a chess player in Upper Nazareth. He was a good son and a good brother and very attached to his family, and Yuval was drafted into the IDF in the middle of August 1968, John, after having successfully established professional courses Hiliim Centurion tank driver role. He loved military life and excelled in his military service. He loved tanks so much that he once said that the tank was his home – his fortress. In April 1969 he participated with his tank crew in a battle and exchange of fire in the Beit She’an Valley. Yuval and his team received a commendation for excellent artillery and dedication. After he was discharged from the regular army, he debated whether to sign for a career in the Armored Corps, but eventually chose civilian life and worked in his profession – a mechanic. In the Yom Kippur War, Yuval was a tank driver in a tank unit that fought in the Golan Heights. He took part in the battles to contain the Syrian forces and afterward his unit went into attack into Syrian territory. During the difficult battles in the Golan Heights, the crew drew a lot of humbly encouragement, the spirit of which never fell, and he also knew how to raise the morale of his friends. His optimism and good spirit contributed greatly to the mood of his friends and his qualities stood in the most difficult times. On the 10th of Tishrei 5734 (10.10.1973) Yuval was hit and killed during the breakthrough on the Quneitra-Damascus axis, when his tank was hit by enemy fire. Survived by his parents and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote that Yuval was one of the best soldiers in the unit, dedicated to his job, adhering to the goal, with a deep sense of responsibility, who always excelled in his willingness to help others.