Moyal, Shmuel (Sammy)
Ben Esther and Joseph. He was born on May 23, 1965 in Ofakim. He is the fourth of the eight children in the family. Sami grew up in Ofakim, began his studies at the Morasha Elementary School and graduated from the Comprehensive High School. He loved sports and art and much to engage in both these areas. Sami had a developed sense of humor, and he knew how to use it to make peace between friends and to make peace at home. He loved to help others, and any task that was impossible for the others was done by him easily, with love and a smile. At the beginning of August 1983, Sami enlisted in the IDF’s Technical Service at the Ramon base, completing his mandatory service in September 1986. His commanders describe him as an excellent professional and dedicated to his job, The promotion of his unit and the efficiency of the systems he was in charge of.In January 1997, Sami received the rank of Major. His last position in the unit was MA. A detachable equipment department in the Fire Systems Division. In 1988, Sami married Batsheva and they moved to Netivot, her hometown, where their three sons were born: Neve, Shalev and Autumn. Sami loved children very much and was very devoted to his family. In March 1989 Sami was chosen as an outstanding soldier in an Armored Corps. On the 5th of Tamuz 5758 (July 5, 1998), Sami died of cancer, which he faced for three years. He was thirty-three when he died. He was buried in the military section of the cemetery in Netivot, his hometown. Survived by his wife and three children, mother, sister Aviva and six brothers – Eliyahu, Yoram, David, Ezer, Amir and Muti. Chief of Staff Shaul Mofaz wrote in a letter of condolence to the family: “Shmuel, blessed memory, was described by his commanders against a professional and a person of high personal standing who performed his duties in the best possible way. “Lieutenant Colonel Uri, the commander of the unit, tells the family:” I found that Sami is a strong believer, with a strong desire to overcome. A man who is in the best interest of his family and friends and who is willing to help and support as much as he can. In the years when he served at the Ramon base, before he became ill, Sami stood out for his high standard. He was motivated and willing to help, contribute and help as needed. Sami has led many moves, which have increased the professional level in the department and the satisfaction of the service recipients, and has therefore received many evaluations from his commanders and subordinates. “In memory of the synagogue was built in Netivot Mishkan Shmuel and a Torah scroll was written. The Torah was written to commemorate the Mishkan of Shmuel Synagogue, which was named after him.
