Ben Shula and Meir. He was born on the 11th of Kislev 5761 (11.6.1971) in Kiryat Bialik, the brother of Eli. He studied at the elementary school in Tzur Shalom and went on to the Dafna Middle School and to high school in Ort Kiryat Bialik, in the machinery department. Shili, whose family and friends used to call him Shai, was a quiet, modest, diligent and diligent boy. Stood out in his willingness to help students who had difficulty learning. He was loved by his many friends and was very successful in his studies. His social sensitivity, his quietness, his gentleness and his diligence led the school’s management and teachers to choose him as an outstanding student at the end of the twelfth grade: “Throughout your studies, your personal and outstanding qualities stood out, You were a model for your colleagues, and you fulfilled all your duties with a willing and pleasant manner … “In October 1989, Shai enlisted in the IDF. He served as an Airborne helicopter mechanic in an Apache helicopter squadron. During his service, he embarked on many operational flights, mainly in Lebanon. At the end of his regular army service Shai joined the ranks of the career army. The squadron was responsible for the technical skills of the helicopters, guided the young mechanics and was an example of all his speed and professionalism. In May 1992, on the eve of Israel’s 44th Independence Day, Shai received a certificate of excellence from the Commander of the IAF, Major General Herzl Bodinger. He was invited to the residence of President Chaim Herzog, who wrote in his words: “The State of Israel and its citizens hereby express their appreciation and appreciation and hope that you will continue to serve as a model for all matters of security. In 1995 Shay went on to graduate studies as an aviation technician, and the squadron decided to remain without a substitute to ensure his return. Indeed, at the end of his studies he returned to his base in the Negev. In 1997 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and his commander in the squadron told him: “Shai was a very professional mechanic. He was the most popular person in the squadron’s technical squad. Quiet, calm, dedicated and friendly. “In 1998, ten months before his death, Shai married Tali and the couple established their home in Mitzpeh Ramon, and after his death, Tali said of their love:” Since we were together, I knew in my life love It is true that it can not be described in words. The devotion, the loyalty, the investment, the sacrifice, the care, the pride, the respect, the endless support and love that made us feel that there was nothing in life I wanted to ask for. I felt that whatever I could ask of the world, of life, I received from you. I received from our love. I felt the happiest in the world, I felt that all my wishes had come true, and there was nothing I needed in my life other than you. I thank you, my beloved husband Shai, for choosing me to be your wife, you chose me as the woman you wanted to live with all your life, you chose me for your love of life and you were the love of my life. You have chosen to grant me all your immense love, and your infinite goodness. I was privileged to be the best. “On June 1, 1999, Shai participated in a test flight designed to test the quality of a helicopter that underwent technical repairs, and was hit by a malfunction in the helicopter, The Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva has spent ten days struggling for his life, but despite the doctors’ efforts to save him, Shai died on June 10, 1999. He was buried at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul and was left at the age of twenty-eight. Shai, Tali’s wife, said to him: “You promised me she would never leave me, and that she would always be here to protect me, and yet I was here alone. I know that you are fighting with all your strength, and with all your sincere and genuine will, to witness”You were a hero, a warrior, brave, kind, smiling and courteous, and you never said ‘no’ to anyone.” His family wrote: “God illuminated the paths of our lives / the day you were born and joined our world. Your parents, / were given to us when the sun shone in your eyes. / As a child prodigy of the family / You taught us all what love is / You knew how to love every friend, bad and friend / To extend a hand of compassion to every living animal beside you passes. You have sent / and love true to your dear brother, Nazareth always. / To your beloved Tali A special sunbeam / To this day it shines and burns. / You and your family have never lost / The little girls who are the light of our eyes / Smiles, Joy and pleasure generously. “Thank you, thank you, Shay for all our memories, each of our songs and melodies has a dedication …” From his brother Eli’s words: “My brother Shai was an excellent and unique brother who loved to help everyone And he was very responsible and serious. He was six years younger than me but responsible for me. He helped me and I was the one who consulted him instead of being the opposite and he would consult with me. He was quiet and serious and kindhearted who did no harm to anyone. On the contrary, he helped everyone … “Tali’s words:” My Shai, your laughing blue eyes illuminate my life every morning, your laughter reverberates everywhere, your peace is always with me, your image and personality shine in my heart for ever and ever. “
