Selek, Avraham (Barto)

He was born in 1955 in Morocco, and immediately after his birth his family immigrated to Israel and settled in Ofakim, where he began his studies at the elementary school in Ofakim and later went on to study at Bialik Elementary School, In Yavneh, he completed his studies at the vocational high school in Yavneh, where he worked as a metalworker in Yavneh and at the refineries in Ashdod, and helped to support his family with a large number of people. Avraham was drafted into the IDF at the beginning of May 1973 and assigned to the Artillery Corps. He was a dedicated soldier and was skilled in his profession and loyal to his position. Due to these qualities, his commanders appreciated him and was accepted by his comrades in the unit. During the Yom Kippur War, his unit participated in the battles of containment and infiltration against the Syrians in the Golan Heights, and the Syrian armored forces attacked his regiment on 10 October. 1973) Avraham was wounded and killed. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Yavneh. Survived by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. After his fall, he was promoted to corporal. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the defense minister wrote: “Avraham served in the Artillery Corps. He was an excellent soldier and a devoted friend. Avraham was fond of his commanders and comrades in arms. “