Michaeli, Michael-Nehemiah

Son of Y. Gershon z “l and Miriam was born on December 12, 1948 in Tel Aviv. His family moved to Holon, where he studied for four years at the Hess School and later at the Hankin School where he completed his elementary studies. He then went on to the New High School in Holon, where he completed his high school studies in a real-time track. Michael liked to study, but he also had many other interests: he liked painting, he was active in the scout movement, as an apprentice and as a guide. He also worked in various sports branches of the Hapoel Society, and especially studied Judo. He loved animals and raised dogs and cats. (Once he found a wounded dwarf king and brought him to Tel Aviv University for treatment). He was even going to study veterinary medicine and had ever thought of turning to general medicine. Michael had a sense of humor. It was nice to be with him. There was always a relaxed atmosphere around him. He liked to help Zol. Once he was asked by people, who had come his way, for a certain purpose on the other side of town. Michael took their suitcases and led them to their destination. He also had a sense of responsibility and from a young age proved to be reliable. In July 1966, when he reached the age of seventeen and a half, Michael volunteered to serve in the Nahal paramilitary brigade and was assigned to the Infantry Corps, where he served in various positions in the IAF and in early 1968 he completed an officer’s course, In September 1970, he married Tzipi, his choice of Lev, and in the same year began his studies at the Technion The young couple ran each other in their studies, and sometimes after weeks Many in reserve service, it was difficult for Michael to resume his routine and continue to study, but his wife with her mental strength always found a way to help Michael overcome, so that In 1973, his son, Guy, was born, and the younger parents are still students, and he traveled with his family for a period of two years to Peres, where he worked as a project manager in a large company. In November 1977 Michael returned to serve in the IDF and was assigned to the Intelligence Corps. In all his positions he excelled as a good and knowledgeable officer in his profession, he was loved by his unit for his easy nature and willingness to help others. On February 14, 1978, Michael fell in the line of duty. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Holon. He left behind a wife, two sons, a mother and a brother. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “During his time in the unit, Michael was admired by all of us for his dedication to work and fulfilling the missions in the best way possible in order to strengthen Israel’s security.” His professional knowledge, His intelligence, his ability to learn new subjects, and his remarkable ability to perform were assigned many tasks, which unfortunately we can not fulfill … “