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Segev, Sharon

Segev, Sharon


Son of Carmela and Yitzhak, born on February 25, 1963 in Be’er Sheva, was the eldest of the IDF’s senior commanders, and his mother educated him in the spirit of national tradition, love of the land and human values. When Sharon was one year old, the family moved to Petah Tikva, where she moved to Kearon and lived there for about ten years. Afterward, the family moved to the Paratroopers’ Residence in Ramat Gan, and Sharon continued his studies at the elementary school in Ramat Gan until 1977. In 1977, the father went on a mission abroad and the family accompanied him. For two years the family stayed abroad and Sharon continued his studies there, and the wandering from one place to another did not damage Sharon’s rapid adjustment to changing situations and new people, where he quickly absorbed himself and easily made contact with new friends. He was generous, sensitive to the needs of others, smart, always willing to help in times of distress, and from a young age Sharon traveled extensively in Israel, and his room was filled with a variety of souvenirs he brought with him, Sea, tribal masks, a Bedouin sword, old pistols, his father’s profession as a military man and a circle of friends of the family The image of the Land of Israel and its people was reflected in his room and in his soul: Sharon was always busy with his many hobbies, and he devoted himself to everything: he desecrated He played the clarinet, played drums, played clarinet, played chess, collected stamps, worked in many sports, built ships, carved wood, and devoted himself to all his pursuits. Returned sponge experiences. He traveled in various places abroad and absorbed experiences from distant lands. As a bar mitzvah present, Sharon was invited to visit his family in Mexico, and easily found his own way in the foreign country, among strangers, whose language he did not know. When he traveled with his parents abroad, he was absorbed in an American school, where he was educated with young people from diplomatic families from around the world. He played tennis in Israel, played tennis and participated in the basketball team in basketball games and played against selected teams from the Middle East, Egypt, Syria, and Bahrain, and in 1979 the family returned to Israel and Sharon completed his studies in 11th- The Blich High School in Ramat Gan, and re-integrated into the local atmosphere, Sharon found new topics to deal with, with his characteristic enthusiasm. In the diving sport, and immersed in the magical underwater world, Sharon found a friend, a partner in the diving sport, and together they spent time in the waters of Eilat and Nuweiba, where he began to improve his physical fitness. Water sports were part of his training. He had a great time swimming and cycling on long journeys. Shortly before he enlisted, Sharon went to visit his family in Switzerland and spent time skiing there. Toward the end of his high school studies, his class began preparing for the occasion. Sharon was active in the preparations. He encouraged, energized, joined the editorial board of the yearbook, and because the photographer was appointed chief photographer in the system. From the end of his studies until his induction into the IDF, Sharon spent a lot of time running through Ramat Gan and trainingIn August 1981, Sharon enlisted and served in the Armored Corps, completing various courses and most of them graduated with honors, and in July 1982 he rose to the rank of sergeant. When the Peace for Galilee war broke out, Sharon went up with his unit to Lebanon and fought in the central sector, and during the war, the commander of his company said: “Already in the course of the tank commanders’ course, he stood out from his height … his seriousness and devotion The goal was expressed when preparations for immigration to the north began before the war. Sharon gave me the feeling that I could count on him 100 percent. During the war, he wanted to know what was happening, monitored the network, drove the tank coolly and with exceptional skill for many hours. “After the fighting, Sharon went to the Armored Corps Officers School and completed the course as an outstanding trainee. His opinion at the time was: “A very good officer, recommended for promotion in the battalion;” “Keep an eye on the officer, who has excellent ability.” On February 14, 1984, Sharon was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and was appointed commander of his battalion, on the 14th of Sivan 5744 (14.6.1984), when he fell in the line of duty. Was buried in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv, where he left behind his parents, the sister of Degania and the brother Gilad, and the commander of his unit wrote to his parents: “All of us soldiers, instructors and commanders will miss the pleasant, smiling and optimistic figure … , Volunteer service, vigor and initiative – were a supreme value and an example to everyone. After he was chosen to serve as the operations officer, he set himself challenges, which he fulfilled admirably, while dealing with the daily difficulties and tasks … I felt good with him. A periodical opinion has just been completed, and I was pleased to note that it was assessed with the highest grade. “A book in his memory was published by the family, in which Sharon’s colorful figure

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