Malachi, Shimon
Son of Binyamin and Hannah. Born on 24 April 1950 in Kibbutz Lavi in the Lower Galilee, he was a stout young man who was always a craftsman in his fieldwork and many hobbies, and spent only a few of his studies studying in the regional school, He spent his high school years in Beit She’an Valley, along with members of kibbutzim from the religious kibbutz movement, and he lived in the kibbutz every weekend and returned to his home in the Galilee on Saturdays. , His character has developed into an independent young man, who has lost his way of life and built his worldview, without breaking away from faith and the values of the group In the last years of his high school studies, he began to show a change in his approach to studies, and he invested his energies in sports, handcrafts and evenings, playing the harmonica, finishing his studies at school and returning to the agriculture. He was drafted into the IDF in early November 1968. His aim was to reach the Armored Corps and continue the path of his uncle, Shlomo Malachi (“Habibi”) who fell in the Six Day War. However, at the end of basic training he broke his leg and, when he was not accepted into the reconnaissance course, was transferred to the armored infantry. He completed an officers’ course, became a platoon commander, and excelled as a novice educator. He was finally appointed deputy company commander with the rank of lieutenant. On 26.1.1971, before he completed his mandatory service, he fell while carrying out his duties. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Kibbutz Lavi. The commander of the base where he had eulogized him on his grave: “You were with us, and you have invested your best and your energy.” We, your commanders and commanders, have remained to continue – even in your death, to mark the path. You knew how to withstand all the moments of crisis, you could give those around you a sense of security and light that restored the safety of your soldiers, and the commanders and soldiers of the unit bow their heads to your memory. ” A pamphlet in his memory called “Shimon” was published by Kibbutz Lavi; At the base where he served, a club was named after him; In Kibbutz Lavi, a garden was planted in his memory (and to his friend Yossi).
