Sasson, Eliyahu (Eli)

Eliahu (Eli), son of Shulamit and Noah, was born on the 7th of Tevet 5707 (7.1.1947) in Moshav Elroy. He began his studies at the elementary school in Moshav, then attended elementary school in Migdal HaEmek and graduated from Nahalal High School. Eliyahu, who was known among his associates as Eli, excelled in his intense love for Israel and its landscapes. He traveled and toured Israel, fishing and hunting, and traveled for hours searching for special sites and sights. Due to a degree of adventurism and a desire to live in a different way than usual, he decided to tie his future in service to the Israel Defense Forces. Eliahu began his army service in early 1965 and volunteered for the Paratroopers Brigade, and after graduating from the Paratroopers course, he was awarded a Parachute Wing. After a period of service, in which he served as a soldier, he was sent to the IDF Officers School in 1968. In 1969 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and in 1971 he successfully completed a course for company commanders After graduating from the course he was promoted to the rank of captain, and in the same year he married his girlfriend Sarah and established his home in Jerusalem, and served in various infantry and paratroop units. In 1972 he was transferred to the Armored Corps and transferred to the Armored Corps After completing his training in 1973, he was appointed commander of a tank company in Sinai, and was assessed by his commanders as a talented officer with leadership and command ability, and was integrated into the work of the team in each unit and was admired by his subordinates and commanding comrades. At the beginning of the Yom Kippur War, his unit took part in the battle against the Egyptians in Sinai, commanding his unit in a fierce battle against the “Chinese ranch.” At the head of a small force penetrated a crowded Egyptian array of tanks and anti-tank guns. Eli’s force fought a stubborn battle against large Egyptian armored forces. In these battles Eli showed courage and courage, including excellent professional ability and leadership. In an assault on the enemy’s armored forces, which were conducted north of the Chinese Farm and tried to block our forces from crossing the Suez Canal, he was hit and killed. He was brought to rest in the cemetery of Moshav Elroy. Survived by a wife, parents, brother and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to the rank of Major, and was awarded the “Medal of Valor” for the discovery of heroism in carrying out a combat function with a burning soul. In the letter of the medal, Rabbi Sasson Eliyahu, commander of the “Chinese Farm,” fought with the enemy and served as a personal example to all those around him, fulfilling the many tasks he undertook. As he moved with his tank at the head of the attacking force, in an area covered with tank fire and artillery, and in his coolness and devotion to the mission swept all the men in the company,