Shochat, Yedid

Yedid, son of Irene and Hagai, one of the founders of Moshav Patish, was born in Beer-Sheva on May 2, 1954. He began his studies at the elementary school in Moshav Patish and later moved to the Eshel-Hanasi elementary school He graduated from the Eshel-Hanasi High School, and was a diligent student, and excelled in his knowledge of the literature and the Bible. He has won many awards for his achievements in quizzes at the school, and for his excellence he “skipped” one academic year. Eshel-Hanassi High School was a diligent student and had excellent scholastic achievements. At the same time, he was an outstanding athlete, especially in the football field, and was part of the high school football team. He also played for the Moshav Patish soccer team. He had gained many friends for his kindness, kindness and kindness. He was a loyal and devoted friend, loved by all his friends and acquaintances. Yedid was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in late October 1972 and volunteered for an elite patrol unit of the paratroopers, and was recognized as an excellent combat soldier and a conscientious and disciplined soldier who fulfilled his duties with precision and completeness. The first to cross the Suez Canal and participate in the conquest of the bridgehead on the west bank of the Suez Canal, fought courageously and resourcefully, injured his legs, but continued to fight and fulfilled his duties throughout the fighting. Of the Golani Brigade During the War of Attrition, they took part in the battles of the War of Attrition against the Syrians in the Golan Heights, and his friends and commanders praised his devotion, his courage, and his willingness to come to the aid of his comrades On April 16, 1974, He was brought to rest at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, leaving behind his parents, three brothers and three sisters, and was given the rank of corporal he was entitled to after completing a course for class commanders. The commander of the unit wrote: “Yedid z” l fell shortly before he was about to finish the course of the squad commanders. During his time in our unit, he was able to contribute greatly to his company and was an example to his comrades with his great dedication and the execution of the battalion’s tasks. As he embroiled plans for the future … he fell. There is no consolation for the family … There is no consolation for us. “The members of the battalion published a booklet in his memory, including a youth club and a library set up in his memory in Moshav Patish, and a regular Gemara class, During the summer, a sports day was held in his memory.