Shitrit, Shlomo Shimon

Son of Simcha and David. He was born on August 20, 1968, in Givat Ada. He is from a family of six. Shlomo attended the religious elementary school in Givat Ada and the religious ORT high school in Pardes Hannah, in the field of fine mechanics. He was a quiet, slightly introverted guy who aspired to perfection. Shlomo played soccer in a number of teams in Pardes Hannah and Givat Ada. When he was on the soccer field, he was shown his ability and special character. Demonstrated high discipline, leadership ability, has always been the living spirit of the group. At the end of October 1986, Shlomo enlisted in the IDF and volunteered for the Givati ​​Brigade, successfully completing his long and arduous basic training course and being sent to continue his combat course in the Infantry Corps course. “He said. As a result of his success in the position, he was chosen to take a combat sergeant course and a mortar-shell course and was stationed in the battalion. Shlomo joined the company, proved himself a professional soldier, highly motivated and one of the company’s leaders. Shlomo completed his regular service in October 1989. He joined the career army and was assigned to the auxiliary company of the Tzabar Battalion. His ability to lead helped him greatly in fulfilling his duties. In 1991, Shlomo completed his army service and chose to begin his civilian life in the construction industry. Later, he was hired by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) at the Hadera power plant. On May 17, 1994, Shlomo was called to active reserve duty. He was placed in a infantry battalion and went with his unit to the Gaza Strip on 29.5.1994, fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Shlomo was injured when he was the commander of the team responsible for securing tractors in Nahal Oz. He was laid to rest in the military section of the Givat Ada cemetery. Survived by his parents, three sisters – Aliza, Tzipi and Galit, and two brothers – Morris and Maimon. He was twenty-six years old when he fell. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved family, the unit commander wrote: “Shlomo was attached to the battalion’s mortars department at his request and served as a noncom. … He was a serious, professional and reliable soldier. His subordinates and soldiers went with him on various missions with a sense of confidence in his leadership. … His commanders knew that every mission would be carried out in full. “