Shai, Michael

Son of Irina and Rami. Michael was born in Jerusalem on Friday, May 29, 1990. Michael grew up in Kiryat Ono, and in kindergarten and preschool he received wonderful childhood experiences from the kindergarten teachers, according to his father, who went on to Sharett Elementary School and from there to junior high school , Where he studied architecture and graduated cum laude in general studies, architecture and an impressive matriculation certificate with an average grade of more than 90. Most importantly, Michael is surrounded by many friends, and for four years he began practicing judo, Blue, and he made good achievements in national competitions, but at the age of nine he was just sick of what he said and he went to play jug For eight years, Michael played in the youth group of Hapoel Kiryat Ono and was very successful, including a youth tournament in Germany, where he returned with an impressive win and a lot of honor, as well as a sport club, “I remember the days when we would go to school together, do work together, watch movies, the days when all the girls were in school,” says Liat. In class they would say what a beautiful child you are, and how talented. You were always the child who was hard to ignore. “” The classic example of a child is more beautiful than the outside, and really beautiful from the inside as well, “said Tzippi, principal of the Ben-Zvi High School:” Our Michael entered our home, Ben-Zvi High School, and immediately noticed your special personality. We have accompanied your maturation process from one child to another, a determined, focused target. We all loved you. A responsible and respectable fellow, a shy smile, an outstanding student. Possessing a mature conversation with all the teachers. And even if you wanted to criticize any one of us, you did it from points of view that you understood and accepted, and none of us stood up to your credit and won the trust of all your teachers. “He added:” Michael … the most beautiful, the smartest, the most modest. “In the junior high school, like every child, Michael also wrote a work of roots, in which he noted the important things in his life: Family – parents, knowledge – computers and sports – Michael had a very special hobby – drawing, especially comics, and as a young boy his paintings were steeped in surprisingly mature sensitivity, his father said, and often accompanied by amusing and witty writing. Tall and handsome, modest and with a huge heart, he was always surrounded by many friends who loved his girlfriend. Between the very words of his father, Jeremy: love of the other, giving to his actions stood out and accompanied him at all times. Described the courage, friend of Michael: “You’re an amazing person, who managed a tremendous affect on everyone around you. Everyone who knew you knew that you were always there when you needed to, you always helped without paying attention, and most important – you cared about each and every one of you. Your smile, your charm and your calm, are what shaped your personality as a quiet, cool fellow who always conveyed to me and my friends all his actions. You were like a brother for all of us, we knew that you could always be trusted and that you would never abandon us in times of trouble. “Over the years, Michael has been involved in social and volunteer activities, but always modestly. She is active in first aid at Magen David Adom, and is studying for a drug prevention course among youth within the framework of the Municipal Education DepartmentA. Amit, a close friend, described Michael’s social sensitivity: “Michael, there are those who see the tree, and some see the forest, I do not know if it’s a possibility or bad luck, but I think it’s a gift. The forest, and not just their small area. ” Only after the fall of Michael did his parents learn of his many activities and many of his initiatives, for example, in the framework of the Student Council and for the community in his city of Kiryat Ono. On a vacation between the end of his studies and his military service, Michael traveled with a friend to a trip to the Far East, a trip from which he returned full of experiences. At the end of 2009, Michael completed a course for tank commanders, class 117, and was ordained as a tank commander with the rank of sergeant, and served as a guide at the Armored Corps School, demonstrating great determination and ability to train recruits And as an elementary man Michael read great technical literature on the entire subject of the armor, as evidenced by the many books in his room at the base and at home: “In his behavior and his work, Michael served as an example and a source of pride and sympathy for his subordinates, friends and commanders. Rami, Michael’s father: “During vacations at home, I saw how you cared for your dear officers with sensitivity . Day and night, you worried about them as a father looking after his children, with all your soul and with all your might. “Michael fell during his service on the 20th of Sivan 5770 (May 21, 2010), in an accident at sea in Tel Aviv. He was twenty years old. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Kiryat Shaul, Tel Aviv. Left parents and two half-older sisters – Ina-Daniela and Netta-Li. The family established a website in memory of Michael, with many pictures of him and things in his memory from many family and friends. The words of remembrance are presented in Hebrew and English. “My sweet child Michael, many forces were required to put down words of farewell, that is to digest the unbelievable … Last Saturday was your birthday, you are twenty years old, young man, charming man, wonderful man,” wrote Irina, Michael’s mother. It seems that Father and I received you on loan 20 years ago as a wonderful gift, and a gift is usually not returned – what happened here? We have given you great love, and we have received a full ‘reward’ of life and immense joy. Strong and deal with the big hole left in our hearts bleeding … we will try to find a cure for the wonderful memories that your father and I’m wrapping our hearts forever. ” Father Rami wrote: “You went prematurely, and we are standing here to say goodbye to you with great sorrow … Our son Michael, what is very pleasant to all of us … In your short life you were so exemplary to man – an exemplary person. Your love and affection for all your family members was boundless and without space, just as you knew how to love … It was natural to have a depth of evil and commitment to your friends, your happy childhood, that is the pride of the State of Israel. You were a wonderful man, you were a wonderful man to us all as a son and a dear brother, you are comfortable resting in peace. ” “My beloved brother, I was there when you were born, you arranged for me an unexpected exit from the army on Shavuot. Since then, my little brother, I am proud of you … I believe that we all have a way to complete, You have completed your journey, which was all good, a short and perfect life for us, leaving you with painAnd deep sadness, but we know that you will always be with us, in our hearts, and we will never forget you – beautiful, young, almost twenty years old. “Dear Michael, we will remember you as a modest person, with a captivating smile, a smile and a smile, a real friend. A young man who felt tremendous commitment to Israeli society and the state and decided to enlist in a meaningful service. We will remember you as a loving and loved person, and the longing for you will accompany us whenever the waves break against the cliff. Michael, your name as the name of the angel – but we received you as a gift only for a short time. too short. On such a difficult day there is no consolation. Noah, a friend: “Commander, friend, brother … No matter what you were for each of us, you were simply gold. We’ve known each other since childhood, we went through a lot together, so many experiences we’ve accumulated. And now that you have gone suddenly, there is only a feeling of emptiness … It is not yet clear that the grave on which I laid a stone today is your grave. “Amit, a friend of Michael, wrote:” Michael. You always remain true to who you are, even if you have paid for walking the right path and not the way of lying … I believe that everyone in this world has a role. You have come to this world to make a positive impact, to improve those around you and to show that you can also walk in the best way, as you did. I know that you did your best and you succeeded in influencing people and improving them to be better people … Michael, since you left, our friends never stop thinking about you, wherever we go with us, but it is not the same without you. I miss you so much. You’ll always be a part of me. “Michael told me,” You’ve been loaned to us here for almost twenty years, when you showed those who were close to you how to behave. You have shown another way, your way. That’s why it’s so hard to absorb and understand that you’re not with us … You keep walking with me, thinking, behaving, thinking positively about life. I hope you are well where you are. “Michael was photographed with his friends on a trip to the death camps in Poland, and Michael took photographs of a journey of more than three hours of emotional activity, which was filmed as a documentary on YouTube. The Holocaust is on the Israeli television channels Every year, shortly before Michael’s birthday, a soccer tournament was held in Kiryat Ono at the Sportek in Kiryat Ono, attended by members of Michael’s military service and friends, eight groups of active athletes competing for The debut that represents Michael’s athletic spirit. His will was fulfilled in November 2015 when a sculpture exhibition was held at the Jaffa Architect’s House in memory of Michael in the presence of a large audience and his close friends The name of the exhibition “Sunrise to Sunset” “The exhibition featured solar clocks and sculptures created by his father, but with Michael’s direct inspiration. A YouTube video was shown on YouTube. On the website michaelshy.co.il, obituaries were given in Hebrew and English by educators, friends and friends, including photographs of Michael’s short and full life. Of blessed memory.