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Kiss, coached

Kiss, coached


Ben Afifah and Sayid was born in the Druze village of Beit Jann on 30 April 1973 to a loving family that raised him with love and warmth. He studied at the local elementary school A in Beit Jann, and stood out as an outstanding and diligent student. At the end of the elementary school, he chose to study in an agricultural high school, hoping that he could help a family that was engaged in agriculture, like the rest of the local population. Indeed, Ayman joined the Rama Regional Agricultural School, and there, too, he proved himself a diligent student. At school he established close social relations with many friends who had studied with him. He was a member of the Druze Scouts, and apart from sports as a hobby, he volunteered for public works for the benefit of the community. Ayman completed his high school studies with a full matriculation certificate and immediately afterwards joined the IDF in August 1992. Ayman served for three years as a driver in the maintenance corps and became a disciplined soldier who behaved very well. He worked in this industry for about five years, and even began setting up a home for himself in preparation for marriage and family formation. In early 2000 he joined the ranks of the career army. He served as a driver in the Hiram formation in the Northern Command, and following the great responsibility he discovered, he was appointed to be responsible for drivers at the Metulla outpost. He was pleased with the service, fulfilling his exemplary duties and the satisfaction of his commanders. On September 17, 2000, Maj. Gen. Ayman was killed in the course of his duty at the age of twenty-seven, leaving behind his parents and eight brothers and sisters – Zalehha, Elham, Zaid, Ali, Aliya, Alaa, Sanjania and Nazar. The military commander of the cemetery in the village of Beit Jann, who was a pleasant, quiet man of a strong character who controlled his instincts, loved life and loved people – and was smiling, friendly and friendly to all who came into contact with him. “…” Ayman served as a driver at the chicory post until the withdrawal from Lebanon, and since then, in the Prug company and the Metula company. In February 2000, he received the rank of sergeant and in May 2000 he was appointed as a company commander, and was highly respected for his performance, both by his commanders and by the soldiers in the company. In the company), taking care of their welfare and refusing to go on weekends until he saw that everything was closed in terms of the company’s driving duties. ” The commander of the unit wrote to the family: “… because of the leadership and responsibility he has revealed, he was appointed to be responsible for drivers at the Metula outpost …” Ayman demonstrated a great deal of dedication and humanity to those around him, and was therefore greatly appreciated by his commanders and comrades. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Shaul Mofaz wrote to the family: “… Ayman was a soldier with high self-discipline and endless dedication, who showed great professionalism in carrying out his duties and demonstrated exemplary order and great organization. His manners and gentleness made him loved and loved by his friends. The Israel Defense Forces salute Ayman, and through him, the Druze community as a whole, for his work in the common struggle to preserve state security. His memory will always be in our hearts. “

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