Shelo, Yair (“Yuki”)

Son of Fival and Sarah. He was born on the 30th of March 1938 in Rehovot, and as a child became ill and was rescued from the hospital by his doctors and nurses, he studied at the elementary school and educational institution at Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet. He was very keen to go on long trips and when he was in the Mossad he became the head of the “nest” in the mountains of Efrayim, and he was not chosen for this position by voting, but was found suitable for his abilities and talents. And then took a similar place in the field of flora, and even then proved that he had great power in the work and that there was no limit to it Order and initiate. So called kibbutz members. When it came time to enlist, but was not accepted into the army, “has become in the world”, called for help and stood firmly for the right to be accepted to the IDF, and after a long struggle succeeded in passing the decree. Yair was drafted into the IDF in September 1956 and joined the Nahal Brigade. There was no end to his happiness and happiness, and as he himself said: “The happiest day of my life was the day I was accepted into the IDF.” After basic training, he underwent a course but fought for his right to move to a combat unit. The orderly returned to the kibbutz and returned full time to work, until he reached the concentration of the field of agriculture, his self-confidence increased and his education grew again among the members of the kibbutz, who regarded him as one of the next generation of their enterprise. , Faith in his powers, ability to share with friends in carrying out tasks, in the realm of his role as a regular worker He wanted to learn more and more, so he went to a course for farm coordinators, but it was not easy for him to return to school, but his friends were sure that he would succeed and that these studies would help him overcome various problems. The plan for the year 5729 was prepared by him in a nice and purposeful manner. His election as Economic Coordinator was a direct continuation of his economic activity. He was to take up this important role after his return from reserve duty. In this role Yair saw a great challenge and he approached him with awe and a sense of responsibility. On April 30, 1969, he was called to reserve duty in Kuneitra. Yair was appointed as a platoon sergeant and was discovered as a multi-verb organizer. He excelled in creating a cohesive society among the veterans and young men who were placed under his command. On the second day of Sivan 5729 (May 19, 1969), he fell in the line of duty and was put to rest in the cemetery at Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet, where he laid down a booklet in his memory entitled “Yair,” with lists of his friends about his character and his work .