Kerner, Shalom

Shalom, son of Shoshana and Yosef, was born on the 12th of Kislev 5714 (November 12, 1953) in Poland, and when he was three years old his family immigrated to Israel and settled in Holon and completed his elementary studies at the Alumim School in Holon, ORT “in electronics, a quiet and pleasant boy who was very attached to his family and had a great deal of love for his older sister, who needed his help. parachuting. Afterward, he completed several technical courses and was certified as an electron. At the end of his training, he was stationed as a communications technician in a paratroopers unit in the Jordan Valley. He wanted to serve in a combat unit and was unwilling to work at home. His commanders were pleased with his ability and dedication to his position and predicted a future in his position, and even elevated him to the rank of corporal. While serving in the army, Shalom maintained close contact with his family and came home at every opportunity to be with his parents, and to help his sister. At the end of June 1973 he was rushed to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and diagnosed with a malignant disease. He died at Tel Hashomer Hospital on November 12, 1973. Survived by his parents, sister and brother. His family donated a Torah scroll to his soul.