Marciano, Saadia

Son of Rahamim and Louise. Born in Spain on October 11, 1929. He studied in an elementary school in Spain and a few years later emigrated with his family to Morocco, where he was a member of a Zionist youth organization that promoted and worked for illegal immigration to Eretz- In 1949, Saadia was drafted into the IDF and was assigned to the Golani Brigade. Took part with the soldiers in the brigade in the military activity that was connected with the events of the first years of statehood. He also took part in the Battle of Tel Attila and was also wounded in this battle. In July 1953 Sa’adia was released from regular service. As a reservist who participated in the Sinai Campaign in January 1958, Sa’adia returned to the IDF as a regular army man, and he took a quartermaster course and a senior noncommissioned officers’ course and began serving as a quartermaster officer in various units. Saadia married his girlfriend Lisa, and together they established their home in Netanya’s Ein HaTchelet neighborhood. Over the years, the couple had seven sons and daughters. Saadia was a dominant figure in the neighborhood. He was a member of the neighborhood committee, a member of the school committee and coordinator of the youth center in the neighborhood. Wherever he went, and where he went, his innocent smile accompanied him. In the army Saadia began to serve as a management officer, first in the infantry school, and eventually served as an administrative officer in the military training school. On the 11th of Tishrei, 5769 (16.9.1975) Saadia fell to the cemetery in Netanya and left behind a wife, seven sons and daughters, six parents and six children. Brothers and sisters. “In a letter of condolence to the family, his commander wrote:” Saadia was part of us. An example of a commander who takes care of his soldiers with great devotion. Saadia is the epitome of a dear and devoted father to his children and his entire family. At the same time, he was also a good father to many soldiers … He instilled in him a spirit of understanding, devotion, and unquestioning goodwill … His smile and good Lev brought joy and light to many of us during difficult times. (28.9.1975), among other things: “In contrast to the accepted figure of the tough sergeant, Saadia was by nature a very good person. His constant smile accompanied those around him even in the most difficult times. He was an example of a commander who took care of his subordinates and devoted all his life and energies to his people. As his personal commander, I knew he could be trusted. He was very devoted, loyal and with a strong desire to solve every personal problem of his soldiers. “