Shloush, Meir

Son of Yitzhak and Anette. He was born on April 9, 1956, in Be’er Sheva. He studied at the Rambam Elementary School and continued his studies at the Comprehensive High School in Be’er Sheva Meir was a lively and alert child, and spent years of school with his friends doing homework, games, and many other activities. As his friend, Victor, testified: “He was cheerful, handsome and handsome.” Meir was drafted into the IDF in May 1974 and placed in the Military Police Corps. He successfully completed basic training and was sent to a military officers course. “From the very start of his career in the IDF, Meir was assessed by his commanders as a disciplined, quiet and positive soldier, as a responsible person who would fill a responsible position with opportunities for advancement. In August 1974 Meir arrived at our unit. At the recommendation of his commanders he was assigned to work in the unit’s equipment warehouses. This was a difficult period, and following the Yom Kippur War, the work was very vital. Meir participated in the rebuilding of the warehouses and exploited his wisdom, diligence and honesty to fulfill his exemplary role. He worked very hard and contributed greatly to the completion of the work. In exchange for his many efforts, it was decided to send him to a course in driving. He finished the course quickly and successfully. And as a diligent soldier with excellent data was sent to a symbolic military police course. About two weeks after the start of the course he was forced to leave for medical reasons. On my recommendation, it was decided to approve the rank of sergeant, out of appreciation for his ability to fulfill this position. During his long illness Meyer did not sever his ties with the unit, with his friends and commanders. Sometimes he voluntarily came to the unit to help and he tried not to miss the celebration of the IAF and other events. We, his commanders and subordinates, admired him and loved him very much. “On the 29th of Cheshvan 5737 (October 29, 1976) Meir fell during his service. He was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva. Survived by his parents, six brothers and sisters.