Miyonis, Gil

Son of Bella and Eliahu, was born on June 22, 1960 in Haifa. Gil attended the Geula Elementary School and the elementary school in Romema. He moved to the “Reali” school, where he studied for three years. Gil graduated from the vocational school in the field of building engineering, with a great technical sense, and he worked extensively in assembling electronic systems, painting and music, and from the age of 16 he volunteered for the Guard “His parents told him:” Gil loved life, his homeland. He was aware of the security needs of the state. “In October 1978, Gil enlisted in the IDF. He volunteered to serve in the IAF and was sent to an aviation course. Gil did not finish the course and was transferred to the military police. He took a military policeman course, but did not stop trying to serve in a combat unit, paratroopers or Golani. In his request to move to a combat unit, he wrote: “I am ready to undergo a new recruits course, provided that I am accepted into a paratroopers or Golani unit.” In July 1979, Gil was promoted to Corporal, who was transferred to the Golani Brigade and sent to a squad commanders’ course. In July 1980, Gil completed an officer’s course, and for a few months commanded a platoon in his platoon, then was promoted to lieutenant colonel and assigned to his battalion’s operations officer. In this position, he served as a commander in the battles of the Peace for Galilee War. In the fighting in Lebanon, Gil’s unit was at the height of the force, which broke through the enemy positions and advanced all the way to Beirut. On the seventh day of the war, 12 June 1982, when his unit was engaged in the purification of the village of Sil, on the outskirts of Beirut, Gil was wounded by a Syrian shell and killed. Together with his friend, Lieutenant Ronen Eidelman, was killed. He was 22 years old when he died. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Haifa. He left behind his parents and brother. After he fell, Gil was promoted to captain. Defense Minister Ariel Sharon wrote in a letter of condolence to his family: “Captain Gil gave his life for his homeland, he served in an infantry battalion, he was a responsible officer, devoted to his work and his soldiers. The commander of his brigade wrote: “Gil was accepted and loved by his soldiers and commanders in the brigade, and he fulfilled his duty impeccably, and showed resourcefulness and dedication to the mission all along.” The commander of his regiment wrote: “Throughout his service in the battalion, Gil was very devoted to his duties, and he made sure to do them with precision and loyalty.” He had many demands from those around him, and always took care of himself.