Laniado, Shlomo

Shlomo (Momo), son of Linda and Gabriel, was born on June 26, 1953, in Tel Aviv. He studied at the “Henrietta Szold” elementary school in Tel Aviv, and then continued his studies at Ironi Dalet High School and the Pittman School of Commerce. Shlomo was a good student and loved by his teachers and friends. He was a member of the “Sea Scouts” movement and later taught at the movement’s branch in Tel Aviv, where he was the living spirit. He organized trips and camps, training and sailing competitions, and worked on repairing and repairing the boats. He loved the sea and went swimming all year round – summer and winter. He was also a photography enthusiast, and was busy doing his handwork. He read a lot of books in various fields and during his free time listened to music. He was one of the volunteer firefighters. Shlomo was sociable and easy to make friends, and as a person who knew how to know the nature of his interlocutors, he never took care of anyone else. He always moved from quarrels and strife and did everything he could to make peace, trying to explain the importance of giving up and forgiving. Helping others, loyalty and keeping a secret were fundamental principles that he did not deviate from. His goodness was among his friends. He accepted every request willingly and kindly, even if it involved discomfort. Shlomo liked to discuss and discuss various subjects, and his words were always set in logic and taste, and were seasoned with humor and laughter. He also said the harsh and disturbing things he had said to his friends, smiling and careful not to hurt them. He was modest and Simcha with him, loved simplicity and did not want to stand out. He was diligent and diligent, deep and persistent, with initiative and understanding. Shlomo was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of February 1972 and was assigned to the Armored Corps, and after completing basic training he received a high grade (95). The war began to take place in a course for officers of the Operations Branch. He was responsible and dedicated to his job, took care of his subordinates and they loved him very much. He did not respect discipline, but demanded that his soldiers perform accurately. He was awarded the Operational Service Award for his part in operational activities. During the entire period of his service he tried not to worry about his family and made sure to write letters home. When the Yom Kippur War broke out he was sent with his unit to the front in Sinai, where he participated in the battle against the Egyptians, who crossed the Suez Canal. On October 8, 1973, Shlomo’s tank was hit directly by two missiles, in the battle that took place in the central sector, opposite Ismailia. He was severely burned and died of his wounds on 26.10.1973. His friends tell about him, who fought coldly and encouraged his subordinates with a smile. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. He was survived by a mother and two sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.