Yosef, son of Tzalha and Yonah, was born on December 28, 1954. In his three months of work, his family moved to a welfare moshav in the Lachish region, where he studied at a kindergarten in the moshav and completed his studies at the Hazon Yehezkel Elementary School, , Where he studied at the Shafir High School for three years, and studied in a mechanical framework, a curious and alert boy who was Yossi, and when he began his first grade studies at the age of five, he amazed his teachers with his diligence and desire to purchase He was a model for his classmates, and his level of knowledge and diligence was evident not only in the theoretical subjects, but also in agriculture and handicrafts. “I remember how he helped The math. He always helped me prepare the lessons because he was our expert in the profession, “said one of his friends, who was always faithful and dedicated, always willing to help with advice and action for everyone. He worked in mechanical engineering and achieved impressive achievements, and during his spare time he put together wooden and metal models, set up gates, and built an electric stove for the use of his son. His classmates and his family, he took part in various sports activities and loved walking very much. “I remember Yossi walking pace and energetically, listening to every word that came out of the guide’s mouth. At night, he would entertain all the guys, and early in the morning he would wake up and wake up … “Yossi, who was known for his activism and entrepreneurial skills, was appointed youth coordinator in a welfare moshav, “He loved music and especially Greek music,” said one of his sisters. “When Yossi listened to Greek music, to the music of Buzuki, he forgot everything. Maybe this is why he attracted to this music during the difficult times. “After three years of high school, he began helping his parents with the burden of earning a living, and the large Mizrahi family could not give up the help of their older brothers. In the year before his enlistment, he did much to create a warm and cordial atmosphere at home, and everyone remembers him as a tall, stout young man with brown eyes and full of wisdom and good Lev. After basic training, he was paid as a rifleman and assigned to an infantry company. Yossi was a dedicated soldier. His friends affectionately called him “Katsav,” because he would give the pace in the routine. They told him: “At the most difficult times, Yossi sang suddenly, singing songs in Greek, always smiling, taking care of others, Yossi loved the paratroopers and asked to study in various courses and succeed in the IDF. We were all sure that something would come of him. Yossi was the most serious of all. “When he came home for a short vacation, his face brightened, and he was interested in everything that happened to each member of his family, and he did not hesitate to say when the Yom Kippur War broke out, His unit was sent to Sinai and he took part in the bravery battles for ten days, fought tirelessly and devotedly in battles in the Suez Canal area, crossed the Canal on the 22nd of Tishrei, 5734. His comrades in the unit spoke of his courage and willingness to take on any mission. With supreme devotion, he saved two of his fellow fighters on October 21, 1973. He was hit by shrapnel of P.Popped up near the ramp in the Foxtrot area and was killed on the spot. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery on Mount Herzl. Survived by father, mother, brothers and sisters. After he fell, he was promoted to the rank of corporal. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, Defense Minister Moshe Dayan wrote: “Yosef served in the infantry. He was a devoted soldier and a loyal friend. Joseph was loved by everyone who knew him. “
