Lieberach, Gil
Son of Aliza and Gershon, was born on October 29, 1958, in Tel Aviv. Gil attended elementary school in Shikun Tzahala and junior high school in Ironi Yud, where he completed his biological studies, and was a member of the Tzofim tribe and the sports club in Tzahala, and Gil enjoyed swimming and playing tennis. In high school, his teacher said, “Six years was my student, and I will not be afraid to say that he was one of the best. He was a symbol, an example, a devoted son, a good student doing his job, and much more. Willingly, with joy, sacrifice, always excellent. And yet – not condescending. Always modest. Helping others. Valuable and polite. Loved books and loved research and research. “In February 1977, Gil enlisted in the IDF and served in the Armored Corps. He underwent several courses, and in May 1978 he rose to the rank of sergeant. From his position as a tank engineer, Gil was sent to an officer’s course, completed his studies, and in November 1978 he rose to the rank of lieutenant.Then one year later he rose to the rank of lieutenant and served as a lieutenant colonel in his battalion. Gil was about to be discharged from the IDF at the end of 1980, after completing his studies in the army, and was planning to continue his studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, but at the same time his commanders pressed him to extend his army service, . Gil hesitated between the two possibilities. On the one hand he wanted to continue his studies, and on the other hand his friends influenced him to continue his service. On 1 October 1980 he was on his way home from his unit. He apparently wanted to inform his family of his decision to continue his journey. He drove in an army jeep early in the morning, and in a three-way road accident Gil suffered mortal wounds. He was transferred to a hospital and four days struggling for his life. On the 4th of Tishrei 5741 (October 4, 1980), Gil died of his wounds. He was 22 years old when he died. After his death, he was promoted to captain. The commander of his regiment wrote to his family: “Gil was the driving force in the battalion, who worked and worked for him beyond what was expected of him as an operations officer, and without any effort he succeeded in sweeping us all with the youthful passion that so characterized him. I felt that there was someone to rely on, and soon our relations went beyond the norm between a commander and his commander. ” Gil was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv. He left behind his parents and brother. A reading corner was established in the school library where he studied.
