Lavi, Omri

Son of Ahuva and Zevulun. Was born on the 26th of Cheshvan 5728 (26.11.1967) in Kibbutz Nir Eliyahu. He studied at the elementary school at Kibbutz Ramat Hakovesh, and later completed his studies at the Ort Hasharon High School in Kibbutz Shefayim. On the period of his studies, his high school teacher, Yiftach Giladi, wrote: “Omri was no different from the rest of the class, but over the years he discovered his uniqueness, his alertness to turn him, his friends, his solidarity and his independent opinions. His friends always knew how to forgive him, because his criticism was always accompanied by a smile and humor, and he wanted to be more free, and his natural curiosity, I was sure, would eventually bring him to school. ” Indeed, Omri absorbed his education from curious observation in the world around him. He loved nature and agricultural work and cultivated many plants near his room. He liked music very much – as he wrote in his high school graduation pamphlet: “His hobby is to sing the chorus of songs in the middle of the class against the teacher’s words.” And he wrote poetry, full of sensitivity and contemplation, like the song “Winter”: “Walk through the wonderful lap of nature / and seek a full dose of a new season.” / Wandering in puddles and mud drifting / Seeing sparks in the water, And a few green buds that opened. / To see a new world through a thin veil of drops / See and see and not to week / Drink the exhilarating beauty / Space and power / and get drunk. He was drafted into the IDF in mid-January 1986 and joined the Armored Corps, where he was part of the company’s tank crew. During the period of his military service, the same familiar features of the school age were discovered. “Omri was gifted with exceptional decision-making ability and ability, and above all with a rare ability to attract friends,” said Danny, a unit officer in the unit: “He had a mixture of personal integrity, expressed in exaggerating his opinions in public and In the area of ​​the Golan Heights, Omri fell in the line of duty and was brought to eternal rest in the military section of the cemetery at Kibbutz Nir Eliyahu. He left behind his parents, three sisters and a brother – Neta, Amit, Yirmiyahu and Shlomit. In his letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commanding officer wrote: “Omri showed initiative, responsibility, commitment to leadership, and when he took on a mission, we knew that the execution would be perfect. Left us stunned and hurt. ” His family published a booklet in his memory, “I like the green color”.