Shmuel (Siggy), son of Miriam and Shlomo, was born on Rosh Ha’Ayin on October 28, 1952. He attended the “Ohel Shalom” elementary school in Rosh Ha’ayin and continued his high school studies at the “Einot” high school. As a graduate of the agricultural track, he successfully completed the final exams in the summer of 1970. Shmulik was the eldest son to his parents, beloved and precious. In elementary school, he was a diligent student. He was always a favorite of his teachers and loved by his classmates. He knew how to make friends because of his good temperament and his willingness to always help others. “We called him by his nickname, Siggy,” said one of his friends, adding: “Siggy was always cheerful, helped everyone and did not distinguish between friends. He was a leader in his company, and he conducted all social activities with great faith and imagination. Samuel was a sports fan, played and watched football games, and participated in light athletics competitions held at his school. After eight years of study, Siggy chose to continue his studies at the agricultural-religious high school. He was meticulous in his commandments and was God-fearing. His brother, Yoav, relates that every Shabbat evening, when Shmulik returned from school, he sang the Kabbalat Shabbat as if he were a cantor. Shmulik liked the agricultural studies and the student company. Here, too, his easy nature and willingness to help others were revealed. One of his friends said: “You could say that Shmulik fulfilled the saying ‘healthy soul in a healthy body.'” His physical strength helped his strength, and he was a strong and masculine guy, I would like to point out that he used his physical strength only to work well and produce most of the school’s kindergarten department “Siggy was never angry, he did not know how to get angry, and when we had a party at school, Shmulik sang and rode on stage for the pleasure of all of us. On the eve of his enlistment in the IDF, Siggy was a spiritual guide for five brothers and four sisters: “My father and mother were busy at home and at work, and Siggy enrolled us in schools, helped us with the material and guided us with good and faithful advice. Sometimes it seemed that he himself was not a child at all. In the waiting period until his enlistment, Zigi worked and helped his parents to support the family, Shmuel was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in early February 1971. After completing basic training, he volunteered for the Paratroopers Brigade, and was trained to wear “Parachute Wings.” At the recommendation of his commanders, he was also sent to the course. Siggy was known among his comrades as a good, responsible and efficient soldier. And during the hours of his friends’ longing for their homes, he was able to encourage their spirits and remove their grief. “Siggy was a typical paratrooper, he had a sense of comradeship, of belonging to the team,” said one of his comrades. Siggy took part in various combat operations and raids across the border. “Always be the first, always volunteer,” testified his commanders. When Siggy came home for a short vacation, not restless. He helped his parents, his brothers and sisters, heard what had happened during his absence, and shared dreams with them. His wish was to continue his academic studies. But the thread of his life was abruptly cut off. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, he did not delay, separated from his parents and brothers, and joined his fighting comrades with his rifle in his hands. Shmuel was sent to the southern front and fought for five days with his comrades against the Egyptian forces. On the 11th of Tishrei 5734 (October 11, 1973) Shmuel was hit and killed during a bloody battle that would determine the IDF’s control over the Mitla Pass, and he was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul.Five brothers and four sisters. After his fall, he was promoted to First Sergeant.
