Schweitzer, Shmuel (“Chakil”)

Son of Yerachmiel and Genia. He was born on the 28th of Kislev 5712 (28.12.1951) in Ramat Gan. Shmuel studied at the Shilo and Yelam primary schools in Ramat Gan and graduated from ORT Technicom High School in Givatayim. He was a member of the Scouts movement in the Arava tribe, first as a trainee and later as a counselor in the Yiftach group. He was one of the guys, acceptable to everyone and their favorite. He took part in many camping and hiking activities with his students and took care of them as if they were his children. Samuel loved Jerusalem very much and at every opportunity he would go up to her and walk through its streets and alleys until he knew every building, every bend and every street. He liked to read books and had a talent for painting. Shmuel enlisted in the IDF in early August 1970 and volunteered to serve in the naval commando unit, successfully completing a parachuting course and diving course and became a regular combatant. 1973.) In his letter of condolence to the family, his commander wrote: “Shmuel was one of our most experienced and distinguished fighters. He was ambitious in fulfilling tasks and posing personal challenges that were above and beyond the usual requirements. He was adhering to the mission and was not a task that he was deterred from doing with peace of mind. It was the love of life and devotion that characterized him. Was one of the most beloved characters in the unit where he served since he was ordained a fighter and was loved by all his fellow fighters. “A book in his memory,” Shmuelik-Chakil “, was published.