Shahar, Shimon

The youngest son of Shulamit and Yechezkel, was born on Moshav Balfouria on the 1 st of September 1959. His parents began their journey in Israel in Moshav Beit Yosef, in the Beit Shean Valley, leaving the moshav and purchasing a farm in Moshav Balfouria. , Shimon managed to compete with his willpower and exceptional maneuverability and took his place in the company of the students, Shimon began to study at the Yizre’el elementary school in Afula and continued to study in the agricultural regional school for the moshavim Nir Ha’emek. Shimon was active in training at the Scouts in Afula, and at the same time was active in the moshav youth, and he also found time to act as a teacher Dov worked in the Magen David Adom services in Afula, and was involved in training – free of charge Shimon organized and organized a volunteer youth brigade for Magen David Adom in Afula, gave them first aid courses and operated them at the station. Shimon was drafted into the IDF in mid-July 1978. At first, he volunteered for an elite commando unit, where he served as the head of the student council in his school, But due to illness he had to drop out and then volunteered for the Armored Corps. Shimon was trained as an officer and was sent to serve as a platoon commander in an armored unit, and Shimon was described by his commanders as a very good officer who demanded many of his soldiers but demanded When the Peace for Galilee war broke out, Shimon was sent to head his soldiers to clear the coastal road, fought valiantly, destroyed an enemy vessel, and killed many terrorists. On June 8, 1982, Lieutenant Shimon fell in combat in Lebanon during the Peace for Galilee War and was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery He left parents and three sisters in a condolence letter to the bereaved family: “Shimon was a very good officer, he showed professional knowledge in the fields he was assigned to. Made a good connection with his people. “His commander, who emphasized his qualities, noted:” Shimon is, first of all, a fighter. A fighter for me means a man, a warrior means modesty … Shimon always remains in my eyes like a young, black-haired young man, kind and dedicated, somewhat introverted and with the soul of a warrior. Shimon joins a wonderful group of my best friends who were lost in long and difficult battles, and so I will remember him. “His family published a memorial booklet containing his life history and deeds and descriptions of his character.