Ben Esther and Dorikam. He was born on 15 July 1978 at the Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikva, where he was born with a force of 3.820 kg. He was a very alert and developed baby, and at the age of 11 months he made his first steps and learned to speak at an early age. Shimi grew up and became a lively, curious and wise child. He studied at the Modi’in elementary school and was active in the Scouts for many years, first as a trainee and later as a counselor. He began his high school studies at the Zeitlin School and later moved to Ironi T. High School. He graduated successfully. His great love was basketball. Shimi was a basketball player on the high school team, Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. In March 1998, Shimi enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces and began his service as a combat soldier in the Armored Corps, and a year later, due to medical problems, he moved to serve in the Israel Air Force and served as a soldier in the IDF. , His manners and his respect for every person as a person, was a unique, intelligent and broad-hearted man with a smile on his face 24 hours a day, and when he was about to be released he decided to stay for another month in the unit on a voluntary basis. He was hospitalized in the hospital where he was born, Beilinson, where he fought for his life He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul and left behind his parents, two brothers and a sister, and the IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Shaul Mofaz, writes: “Shimon, He served as a security guard at Lod Air Force Base when he was killed in a road accident, and Shimon was endowed with exceptional organizational and managerial abilities, and was able to carry out tasks beyond his regular work, which was highly appreciated by his commanders. With his comrades in the unit. ” The commander of the unit, Lt. Col. Shmuel, writes to the family: “My name was loved by all of us, everyone knew him. His height, his smile and his ability to form working relationships with his colleagues and commanders made him a prominent figure in the unit. “Shimi went to every task he was given with great joy and seriousness, as was attested to by the commanders of the other units at the base, who emphasized, among other things, his excellent organization and coordination, despite his special skills and ability. , Never raises his voice and does not confront or hurt those around him. “Shimi took part in all the Unit’s missions: When the Air Force Championship was held, and our task was to give the event a little security, Shimi was a partner in organizing and carrying out the mission. When we secured the Air Force rally held on Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers on Mount Pilots, all of Shimi’s attention was focused on the complex task. He liked being at the center of things. He could be seen on every mission, sitting next to the management board, the radio and telephones, and he was working at the peak of his energy. “On September 4, 2000, we received the news of Shimi’s serious injury in a motorcycle accident. Despite his difficult situation, we were optimistic, because Shimi was so strong and strong that we thought that ‘it can not happen’. Unfortunately, we have paid the unbearable price of the terrible bloody roads. “In the days that have passed since the accident, I met you, his family, and I found warm and kind people in you, and you fought courageously and did not lose hope until the last moment.Through you we draw strength to overcome the pain, and for this we thank you. “The commanders and soldiers of the unit bow their heads in his memory, we will not forget Shimi, and we will all continue to embrace you to our hearts and work together to perpetuate his memory.” His aunt, Yardena, writes: “Five years ago it happened / so suddenly, in surprise / You are the symbol of life and love / That’s how we blossomed without warning / I remember Yardena? The aunt who accompanied you in childhood, A giant on the other hand / Five years have passed so fast / And routine goes on just like that / But in the house you lived in / Nothing is the same since you disappeared / I am a believer, I am with the pure souls / And from there your eyes see and your mouth murmurs / that you will finally be peaceful In the house and in the land / that peace at home and in the land will dwell again. ” Dudu Yigal writes: “Five years have gone by and we are here in pain. We are taken from us on that sad day, and our longing is only growing stronger. We are constantly looking for answers and asking why the tall cages are cut off. We can see you sitting in front of a cloud together with all the angels / running along with all the boys / your soul will be bundled with the bundle of life Dear Son / And when you are in our soul never Cold / please tell the Creator when you talk to him / make peace with the people of Israel with him. “
