Sarid, Yaakov (Ryszard)

Son of Nissim and Victoria. Born 1953 in Tunis. He immigrated to Israel with his family when he was three years old, in 1956. The family settled in the Ofakim immigrant town, and Yaakov was a partner in all the difficult absorption stages of the new immigrants, And went on to study at the religious-vocational high school in the textile track, while he was a member of the Gadna and took part in all activities such as trips, trips, marches, camps. Jacob, who was the eldest of the sons, was a faithful supporter of his parents. He was attached to them and offered them a supportive hand in every way possible. Yaakov was drafted into the IDF in early November 1971 and was appointed to the Military Police Corps, where he successfully completed various professional courses in the IDF, and was awarded the rank of First Sergeant for his excellence in fulfilling his duties. He was involved with his home and often asked for a special leave so that he could support his family, and in his last position he was responsible for the prisoners in a military prison.Two day of Tammuz 5737 (2.7.1974) Yaakov fell in the line of duty. Parents and four brothers In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, his commander wrote: “Yaakov was the symbol of decency A positive example in the performance of his duties and was acceptable to his friends and commanders. “