Samucha, Moses

Son of Miriam and Shlomo, was born on the 11th of Adar 5709 (March 11, 1949) in Jerusalem, and at the young age Moshe suffered from paralysis and began to study at the ” He was a member of the “Hatzofim” movement, and he liked playing various instruments and joined the Jerusalem Youth Orchestra as a drummer, Moshe studied wood carving and did Yaffa woodwork. Moshe was active in the Civil Guard in his Ramot neighborhood in Jerusalem, and when he reached the IDF, he was disqualified for service. Moshe began working as a butcher in his father’s butcher shop and was later hired to work in a meat factory. He had progressed well in his work, and was appointed department manager in the factory. After his marriage and after his son was born, he went to the recruitment office and asked to be reexamined for a medical examination, and he was found fit for service, and was given a 97 profile. Combat paramedics, rose to the rank of corporal and a member of a minority unit. In this unit he served for about 10 years in the reserves. He went out with the unit for security and guarding functions along the borders and throughout the country, helped his comrades in the unit and treated them when necessary. When the Peace for Galilee War broke out, Moshe was called several times for reserve service. For months on end he had done his duty on the front lines. At his request, he was transferred to the Border Police unit, which served in Lebanon. On November 4, 1983, a terrorist cell infiltrated a military building in Tire and blew it up. Among the casualties was Moshe. He was 34 years old when he fell. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. Moshe left behind Raya – Rachel, Son of – Shaul, daughter – Pnina, parents, three sisters and brother. Defense Minister Moshe Arens wrote to his family: “Moshe was an excellent soldier and a model member. Everyone he knew loved. “The commander of his unit wrote:” Moshe served in our unit. During his service, he became a loyal friend and friend, and was loved by his friends. He excelled in his service in the unit, and served as a model in his willingness to help his friends. He faithfully fulfilled all the tasks assigned to him “