Salomon, Reuven

Was born in Holon on July 17, 1959. He attended the Shalom Aleichem School in Jerusalem and later moved to the ORT Holon vocational school and completed his studies there He was a good student and his teachers were pleased with his progress and achievements, although he did not like to make efforts in learning … After his fall, his educator wrote about him in ORT … He was always good and quiet, sometimes a bit playful and funny. He loved carving wood. From each carrot he had brought out, he took out something: a tea cart he had built from his old baby cot. Nightlight – to read his favorite detective books. He excelled in sports. He liked going on trips and trips. At every opportunity he would go for walks, whether in the framework of the movement or if he was just with friends. He loved to help everyone and was always willing to offer his help, as a matter of course… His friends always saw him as a loyal friend and evil. Even when he is pleasant, loved and loved by his friends and teachers. His diligence and behavior were exemplary, he never quarreled with his teachers … “Before joining the army, he joined the Nahal Tzabar nucleus to form a team. He was drafted into the IDF in mid-September 1977. After basic training, he was sent to a squad commanders’ course. At first he was not Simcha because he did not want to say goodbye to his friends. Finally he agreed and accepted the verdict. Throughout his previous service he focused on his nucleus. He spent a lot of time with his friends at the core every Shabbat and holiday and was present at every meeting and every party. He loved his friends, and they loved him. Any attempt to convince him to work in his profession as a mechanic was futile – he wanted to be with his friends. Even after leaving the course, he continued to maintain strong ties with his friends, whether in letters or during visits and meetings. During Operation Litani, Reuven was sent to southern Lebanon and took part in battles with his unit. His unit was assigned a task of cleansing terrorists in the village of Bint Jbeil, and during the battle he was hit by terrorist fire and killed. Reuven fell on the sixth of Adar 2, 5738 (March 15, 1978.) He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Holon and left behind a mother, a brother and a sister, and was promoted to the rank of corporal.In his letter of condolence to the bereaved family, Reuven fell during combat to destroy the terrorist strongholds in south Lebanon. Reuven excelled quietly and modestly. Was a first-rate fighter, a friend in a time of trouble. His fighting and fall are a landmark of example and symbol, a model of devotion to the battalion’s soldiers and commanders. “His family published a pamphlet in his memory.