Shalom, Avner

Ben Malka and Daniel. He was born on December 22, 1972 in Jerusalem. The eldest son of his parents, was named after his uncle Avner Slam, who fell in 1957. A month after his birth, the family moved to Eilat, where he grew up and was educated. He studied at the Ye’elim Elementary School and went on to the Ort Goldwater High School, where he graduated in the 29th grade in 1990. As a child he was very much responsible for his sister Einat, who was born when he was one and four months old. , Who was known as a “walking encyclopedia” because of his love for reading books and encyclopedias, and when he was in the junior high school he was a counselor in the Scout Movement. He served as a combat soldier and as a lieutenant colonel and was discharged with the rank of sergeant in early 1994. His discharge certificate reads: “A person of leadership, training, clever, responsible, highly personal, capable of organizing and managing, helping and helping others.” He was also a combat soldier in the brigade. Avner returned to Eilat and worked in various field works – earthwork on a tractor, work in a quarry and managing a concrete drilling company. He saved money and went with friends on a trip to the East. Avner traveled for about six months and returned to Eilat. His parents tell of his love for life: “Avner loved nature, freedom, peace and tranquility, all of which he found in Sinai, where he went on a mission to every place he went along with more and more groups of friends. Reading, music, guitar playing and a chief dog that accompanied him everywhere. ” He decided to settle in Eilat, and about a month and a half before his death he bought an apartment. On October 30, 2000, Avner was called up for reserve duty and was assigned to a infantry battalion in Gush Katif, and seven days later he went on a two-day vacation to celebrate the covenant of a family member and returned to the base On Saturday, 11.11.2000, In an encounter with terrorists, said his commander, Col. Lior: “Avner was characterized by a strong desire to contribute to and be involved in the unit, and he carried out every task he was given with great courage, striving for perfection and taking responsibility. On that terrible day, Avner was driving a patrol jeep, when the force was attacked, got out of the jeep and charged with courage and determination towards the terrorist squad. I am proud, as commander of the Givati ​​Brigade, that I was privileged to be his commander, Avner Yintzer in our hearts as an example of someone who was willing to donate the most precious of all, and fell when he bravely attacked the enemy. ” Avner was seriously injured in the encounter. He was transferred to a hospital in Be’er Sheva and died a few hours later. He was twenty-eight years old when he fell. He was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Eilat. Survived by his parents, brother and two sisters Anat and Pnina. After his death, Avner was promoted to the rank of Major General