Sasson, Aryeh (“Machluf”)

Son of Yahya and her explanations. Born on 15 July 1950 in Arbil, Iraq, he immigrated to Israel with his family in 1951. He studied at the Remez Elementary School in Zichron Yaakov, and he found time for athletic action and for social action. And he was willing to sacrifice as much as he could for the sake of the other, it was natural for everyone to love him, to believe in him and to accept his leadership over him, but he did not abandon the house, his parents and his younger brothers. He shared all the doubts, worries about earning a living and educating the children, for the eldest son at home and his parents saw him as a loyal supporter and Attorney pleased with him. After graduating from elementary Aryeh decided to learn a trade and went to school “Youth” Kfar Vitkin. Also discussed the studies and work seriously and responsibly. Leo was drafted into the IDF mid-May 1968, was assigned to the artillery corps. He was always on the front line and fighting on all fronts, across the country. He did his work with perfection and great satisfaction, and the tasks assigned to his unit were acceptable to him. He never complained of difficulties and hardships. He did his job knowing that he knew that in his action within the army he was one of the defenders of the Yishuv against the enemy who was harassing him. On the 26th of Sivan 5706, June 26, 1970), fell in an enemy raid on the Golan Heights and was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Zichron Yaakov. His direct commander wrote about him after his fall: “I examined you in your role as a soldier and in your behavior as a human being, and I always found you flawless: You were my soldier and you participated with me in all the operations, successes, training, and joys.” “You fought like a Aryeh and fell like a hero. It is a worthy death for a heroic soldier like you. ” And in condolences to the parents, the direct commander completed his letter. The commander of the unit wrote in a letter of condolence to the parents: “Your son Aryeh served in the unit for a long time, and he served a long time ago, after serving as a moving cannon driver, and he served in all areas of fire from all sides of the Golan Heights to the Canal. On the last day of his life, Aryeh served in an operational position on the Golan Heights and was forced to provide cover and assistance to the armored forces, who moved eastwards toward the direction of the Golan Heights. The Syrians stationed in the Golan, who sacrificed their lives to the Yishuv and to the civilian movement in the Golan He saved many of his friends, who thanks to the fire of the battery were saved from the shots of the Syrians. ” The commander added that Aryeh was about to be sent to a driving course as a reward for his excellence, dedication and loyalty. After they fell, Aryeh was promoted. His parents set up a wave and planted a garden in memory of their beloved son.