Lex, Moshe

Moshe, son of Liza and Isaac, was born in Ramla on July 3, 1950. He attended the “Sinai” elementary school in Ramle and continued high school in the Ramle-Lod high school in his hometown. Moshe was the eldest of his parents, a brother who loved Arieh and Mira younger than him, and from his childhood he was interested in everything he could see, and he used to pose questions to his parents and teachers at school and spent many hours reading articles, newspapers, and books. His teachers and his classmates, he took part in various activities, loved sports competitions and was active in parties and celebrations, as well as trips and trips around the country. Moshe was a devoted son of his parents, and as the eldest son he knew that he had a great responsibility and helped his parents, his brothers and his sister with true advice and action. He liked to stand out too much, but at the same time he knew how to do all the work he was assigned to him. As quiet as he was, he was energetic in his work. “Moshe studied at the Ramle-Lod regional high school for one year, and when he left school, he did nothing and found a job at the” Workers’ Library “in Tel Aviv. His work friends testify that he had done his duty “with all his Lev.” He contacted literary practitioners, authors and poets, and was interested in all aspects of literary work. Moshe was drafted into the IDF in mid-May 1968 and assigned to the Armored Corps. After basic training he completed a tank training course and served as a tank driver. He was later transferred to an administrative post and served as a battalion officer. His friend in arms, Rafi, said: “He had a great responsibility as a battalion official, but Moshe always divided his fighting comrades and wanted to join one of the operational units. His commanders believed that a young man like Moshe should be given a job that required maximum dedication, and refused to transfer him to another position. ” He was awarded the Operational Service Award for his part in the operational activities. In the summer of 1971, after Moshe was discharged from regular service, he began working in the “Levin-Epstein” printing press in Daughter of-Yam. He served as a clerk and proofreader, and was close to the process of printing books he loved. From time to time he was called for periods of reserve service and served as a clerk in one of the operational companies of the Armored Corps. He worked for two years at the Levin-Epstein publishing house, and at the beginning of 1973 joined the staff of Firer-Geller in Tel Aviv. Moshe was diligent, straight and quiet. He was in full force when he was called to the gun. In the midst of Yom Kippur, Moshe was called to his unit in the Armored Corps. He joined his company, but refused to serve as a clerk and went with the fighters to the front in Sinai. “This time he did not give up,” his friends said, “he was determined in his decision, took advantage of the opportunity, and jumped on the soldiers’ wagon. He served as a tank driver and participated in the braking battles in Sinai. For ten days Moshe fought valiantly and with exemplary devotion. On October 19, 1973, he was killed and killed in the conquest of Oracha, west of the Suez Canal. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Survived by his parents, brother and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to First Sergeant. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved parents, the unit commander wrote: “Your son, Moshe, served in an armored unit and was admired by his comrades for his great honesty and other positive qualities,blood”.