Mor-Yosef, Moshe

Son of Miriam and Maimon, was born on May 22, 1960 in Ofakim in the Negev. Moshe attended the state-religious elementary school “Ashalim” and spent two years studying at the comprehensive high school in Ofakim. In ninth grade, Moshe went to study at the IAF Technical School in Haifa. Moshe’s talents were evident from his childhood. He had a tendency to literature, and he was good at writing essays and literary lists. His tongue was rich in writing and oral. Moshe appeared as an actor on the stage of the school, often in a leading role. When there was an event at school, Moshe would appear, fill the role of announcer, guide and recite in front of the audience. He was versed in the Bible, attended two Bible quizzes, and won first place. Moshe participated in an essay competition held by the “Amigur” company on the theme “Life in the South.” Moshe won the competition, and a celebration was held in the award ceremony. He had a developed sense of humor, which was expressed in his writings and conversations. He loved helping others and would sit with his friends late at night to help them prepare for the exams. Moshe was full of life, loved sports, and especially basketball. He participated in the Ofakim Independence Day race, and received a certificate for that. He successfully completed the IAAF Technical School in Haifa and was certified for airborne equipment technician. In January 1979, Moshe enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces, and at the same time enrolled in the Air Force’s Technological College in Be’er Sheva, where he served in the Air Force for eight months, ninth. But he was not pleased with his service, and had difficulty adjusting to the military. At his request, he was transferred in August 1980 to the Golani Brigade. And served there for two months. On the 8th of Tishrei 5741 (October 8, 1980) Moshe fell while serving. He was 20 years old when he died. Moshe was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Ofakim. He left behind his parents, four sisters and a brother. The commander of his unit wrote to his parents: “Moshe excelled in fulfilling his duties and was loved by his comrades and commanders.”