Ben Simon and Joseph. He was born in Be’er Sheva on the 17th of Cheshvan 5732 (5.11.1971), the eldest brother of Yaniv. Eitan grew up and was educated in Be’er Sheva. He began his studies at the “Tomer” elementary school and continued in the Air Force Technical School, in the field of helicopter mechanics. Eitan liked to play soccer, was active in the Scouts movement and volunteered for the Green Patrol. As soon as he enlisted in the IDF in December 1990, Eitan joined the “Night Riders” helicopter squadron, where he served as a mechanic and airborne mechanic throughout his years of service: “A very good soldier with motivation, initiative, … a soldier who invests, is devoted and professional. “As a person, Eitan respected each person, always volunteering to help, because that was his nature, and not to please someone, an optimistic and happy character who stood out in the joy of life in every family and social event. To do all the hard work in the best way without complaining and maintaining a good mood Despite a medical problem he had (he had a platinum implant), not much to go to the doctors, In the beginning of 1994, Eitan joined his career in the army, and his future wife, Mor, met Eitan at the Tel Nof base, where she served as a clerk in that squadron. Moore has been fond of the army, lives the squadron, and was always the first to stand up. Even as a team leader he did so, along with his soldiers, and did not let them feel beneath him. As a partner, Eitan was found to be charming, indulgent, a little angry and in a hurry to relax, a person who knows how to listen, to support himself and be a close friend. Eitan and Mor married in October 1994. She knew, as she said, that she “married the army as well, because Eitan loved the squadron and his friends with all his soul … His job was to do everything possible, … Eitan was a person who was very easy to love and connect with because he was always a loyal and devoted friend and helped his friends as much as he could … He was there, with me and with me, with all his might. ” The family lived in Be’er Sheva and a year later their eldest daughter, Eden, was born. “Eden was everything for Eitan, he loved her, made sure that she missed her, was fascinated by all the nonsense she did … and she gave him back a love that could not be described in words: she loved her father madly and when he came home after a day’s work or flight She cut her ear to the sound of the door opening and ran into his arms and embrace, kissed and listening to him – and he would tell her every day anew how much he loved her. ” Pain was very strong. When he fed his daughter he would sit “without breathing” so that nothing would happen to her. He was enthusiastic about her progress. Eitan was supposed to go to study technicians in April 1997. On the evening of 28 February 1997, the helicopter disaster occurred when two Yasur helicopters collided over Moshav Shear Yashuv. The seventy-three fighters, who made their way to operational activity in Lebanon, were killed, including Eitan Yaakov. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva. He was twenty-six when he fell. Survived by his wife, daughter, parents and brother. The commander of the squadron wrote to the family: “Eitan, of blessed memory, served in the squadron for six years, during which he was certified as an airborne mechanic, and he was very responsible, committed and caring, and was considered one of the pillars of the squadron. , Sense of humor and joy of lifeAnd in my name and in the name of all the officers and soldiers of the squadron our participation in your sorrow for the fall of Eitan. The night-time squadron is hurting and weeping for its fall. “The members of the unit took out a book in memory of their four friends who fell in the helicopter disaster, about Eitan and the shared memories:” I met you when you were a young soldier, very motivated and loved by the squadron. I always wanted to work with you. … When I returned to the squadron I found you as an excellent airborne mechanic, and you became a pillar of the squadron, both in the social and professional fields. We talked about your promotion in the squadron and we prepared a program for your promotions … “Eitan Maman – the most smiling person I’ve ever known. Always with a good mood, always encouraged and able to see the good of it. You wanted to fly with your good friend, with your brother Polly, and you both did not come back from the flight. I see your image in every corner of the squadron, always smiling, always throwing a sentence that makes everyone laugh. This is the first time you made people cry. Please: Protect us from above … “” Maman Eitan, the man and the legend, always runs, always cares and never falls, until that bad day that you fell and never will. Always visible and felt everywhere and his voice sounded so far … “.
