Michalashvili, Avi

Ben Marina and Merbi, brother to Lili. He was born in Be’er Sheva on September 5, 1976.Avi studied at the “Amit” elementary school in Be’er Sheva and at the “Makif D” high school in the same electronics city. He tried to play basketball, soccer and even wrestling. In addition to his athletic pursuits, Avi was an avid reader, and he spent many hours in the municipal library. In addition to this, my father volunteered for the fire department and enjoyed his volunteering. At the beginning of February 1995 my father enlisted in the IDF and became a communications technician in the contact unit of the Bnei Or Brigade. On the first day of Adar 5757 (February 8, 1997), the two were killed in a car accident at the entrance to Sderot, while they were on their way to a joint recreation. “Avi was described by his commanders as a responsible and dedicated soldier, who showed willingness to help and contribute from his experience to others at all times,” he wrote in his letter of consolation to the family: “My father stood out in his constant smile and was full of energy and joy. In another letter of consolation, his commander wrote: Avi served in the liaison unit of the Bnei Orr formation as a communications technician, and my father fulfilled his duties with great care, showing professionalism, initiative, improvisation and finding quick solutions to every problem. I was always at the center of things, and Avi was a friend and a supporter in times of trouble, always willing to support and help others with any social and professional problems. In every corner of the company, my fatherwas involved, and he was the mainstay of the company. It is difficult for us all to accept … I wish to express my great sorrow over the sudden spark of life, my father’s friends are still in pain, and I do not believe that my father is with us anymore. “Dear family, Know that my father was a source of pride and imitation. Let him know no more sorrow. “