Michaeli, Yoram (Yitzhak)

Ben Gladys and Gideon (Hananiah). He was born on November 18, 1970 in Nahariya, the only son of three daughters. At the age of three months, he was diagnosed with asthma, and for three months he was hospitalized in a difficult condition. He did his elementary studies at the AD Gordon School in Beit Yam, with the exception of one year during which he studied at the religious school of Tachkemoni. He began his high school studies at the Mevo’ot Yam boarding school in Mikhmoret, in the general mechanics track, but his separation from the home was difficult for him and he completed his studies at the ORT high school. In addition to his theoretical studies, he worked until his recruitment as a garage mechanic. Yoram was a handsome guy. He was active in various sports – swimming, surfing and riding a motorcycle. He was a member of the music department, and he learned to sing about Mendolina. In addition, he was a member of the sea scouts in Jaffa, where he studied sailing and in this framework he sailed for Cyprus. He was known for his kindness and willingness to help others. He was never impatient and was always willing to listen and cheer when needed. His friends describe him as a leader, a good friend and a bad friend, who gathered around him many friends, made jokes and jokes, and the smile did not leave him, despite being shy and modest. Yoram Gilo developed a sense of justice, outraged at every injustice he encountered and acted vigorously to correct it. Prior to his enlistment he received a driver’s license in a truck and was drafted into an IDF service at the end of August 1988. Yoram was an outstanding soldier and was scheduled to join the ranks of the career army and continue his service in the unit. His release, on the 12th of Sivan 5751 (12.6.1991), fell during the course of his duties in a road accident on the Ashdod Tel Aviv Highway. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Holon. Survived by his parents and three sisters – Elisabeth, Vered and Keren. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Yoram was outstanding in his good qualities … He was especially characterized by quiet and modesty, while showing initiative and caring in the performance of his duties.” His family published a book in memory and his parents commemorated his donation to the synagogue.