Sharoni-Sha’ar, Tsafrir (Tsafir)
Ben Tamar and Bar Kochba, brother of the Sea of Galilee, Daniela and Maor. He was born on 10.6.1974 in Netanya, where he grew up and was educated at the Ben-Gurion elementary school and the ORT high school in the field of mechanics, and graduated with honors. Tsafrir joined the IDF in October 1992 and became an airborne mechanic in early October 1995. During his service, Tzafrir received a certificate of excellence from the Air Force Commander and was awarded the “Outstanding Soldier” by the President. Tzafrir was planning to marry his girlfriend Meital during his army service and set up a home and family, but these programs were cut off while in Yavne, where he served as a team leader in the Tel Nof Air Force base. , Who aspired to the perfection of the performance, volunteered first for each task and filled On the evening of the 28th of Shvat 577 (February 4, 1997), the helicopter disaster occurred, in which two Yasur helicopters collided over Moshav Shear Yashuv, and the seventy-three fighters, who made their way to operational activity in Lebanon, were killed, among them Zafrir was buried in the Netanya military cemetery and was promoted to the rank of Major General after his death. At the age of twenty-two and a half, Tsafrir was falling. Survived by his parents, two sisters, a brother and a friend. After his death, his family received a certificate of appreciation and honor, in which it was written: “Sergeant Tzafrir Sharoni served in the IDF career service. Tzafrir saw his service as a mission and carried it with devotion and love. He has devoted himself to increasing the strength of the IDF and cultivating his spirit, while the good of the country is in front of his eyes … Tzafrir fell and is no longer with us. In a letter of consolation to the family, the unit commander wrote: “Tzafrir served in the squadron for about four years, during which he was ordained as an airborne mechanic, and he was excellent at performing his duties with a show of caring, thoroughness, support and high motivation to serve and help his friends. , While observing every detail: The ‘Night Rangers’ squadron hurts and weeps for its fall. ” His family wrote: “In the few words that can express the twenty-three years of your life, we, the parents, the brothers, the family and friends, bow down to your sudden disappearance, overwhelmed and hurt by your loss. Without touching, may your memory be blessed. “
