Schwartz, Shira Ornit
Daughter of Eliora and Charles. Was born on October 23, 1973 in New York, the eldest daughter of a family of four. In 1981, when Shira was nine years old, the family immigrated to Israel and built their home in Tel Aviv. Shira began her studies at the Remez Elementary School in New York and when the family moved to Israel, she continued her studies at Gavrieli Elementary School in Tel Aviv and at Ironi Dalet High School. Shira was a member of the “Lehava” organization, which initiates encounters between Israeli youth and Jewish youth from the Diaspora, within the framework of the Israeli Forum. She was a member of a tour group of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) and later served as a tour guide, and at the age of eight Shira underwent surgery in her heart and before she was drafted into the army She was given a medical profile that exempts her from military service. She passed the other tests with great success. Shira did not give up her right to serve in the army, and in November 1990 she volunteered for military service, where she was stationed in Military Intelligence and served as an interpreter in the Foreign Relations Department. She loved her service and was infused with pride. During the Gulf War, poetry was revealed in all its vitality and devotion. She was not prepared to ease her work hours and always insisted: “Do not show me special treatment.” On 27.6.1992, singing fell during her service. She died of cardiac arrest while in her home two months before her release and was brought to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul. Survived by her parents, two brothers – Eitan and Matan, and a sister – Ronit. She was nineteen when she died. “Shira’s path was characterized by a direct and sincere approach, always graceful and pleasant, she had an interesting conversation, without any distance, she showed interest and personal involvement, inquired and inquired about the issues of the world, because she wanted to understand more and not to do work mechanically “He said. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, her commanding officer wrote: “Whatever she did as part of her service in our unit, she worked tirelessly and with extraordinary showmanship and ability to prepare for every effort and mission. To her heart and instilled pride and a desire to carry out the tasks in the best possible way. We will miss her vitality, her willingness and her pleasant manner. “
