Silberman, Shalom
Shalom, son of Esther and Sinai, was born in Kiryat Ata on August 16, 1953. He attended the “Yavneh” religious elementary school, and later in the ORT vocational high school in Kiryat- Atat was prominent in his stature, with his golden hair and blue eyes, and he had an indomitable energy, and in the schoolyard he was the indisputable leader: he was the steward of sports and a judge of sports and settled disputes; and though he was not one of the outstanding students, There will not be, but a good Jew will surely be. “Due to his stature and excellent physique, he became one of the outstanding basketball players and was the star of the Kiryat Ata basketball team. He was always a central figure in social conversations and was distinguished by a special sense of distinction, and he was a source of encouragement for his friends in his optimism, even in the moments he was in. After completing his studies at the elementary school, Shalom went on to study at the ORT vocational high school, where he studied military training and was trained as a professional, and was invited to join the military authority before being drafted into the army. His choice. The Kfar Ata basketball team was also able to provide him with convenient conditions near the house. Shalom announced that he wanted to be a combat soldier, no matter what. It does not occur to him to be a “Jobnik” he will go to the Paratroopers or the Sayeret. Shalom was drafted into the IDF in early November 1971, and after completing his basic training he was assigned to the Golani reconnaissance unit, where he completed his course in the field of infantry. Shalom was a friend and a friend of his subordinates, but in military affairs and operations he took care to be extra careful and knew how to be tough when necessary. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, Shalom was with his unit on the Golan Heights and he was in charge of the mortar at outpost 105. On Yom Kippur, 10 Tishrei 5734 (October 6, 1973), at the time of the Yom Kippur War, Two in the afternoon, the Syrians launched a heavy bombardment and an air strike. Shalom jumped up and ran to the mortar and began shelling the sources of the shooting, demanding targets and requesting repairs. He fired incessantly, with supreme courage and perseverance. After each shell the friends called out to him: “Redhead, you’re all right,” and he reassured them, “Everything’s fine.” But when no response came from the position, his subordinates wanted her and found her devastated and killed. He was brought to eternal rest in the Haifa cemetery. Survived by his parents and sister. After his fall, he was promoted to sergeant. In a letter to the grieving family, his commander wrote: “Your son Shalom performed his role as a noncom in the company of the Golani Brigade, the Golani Brigade, in a perfect and exemplary manner, with courage, devotion and loyalty. Was a good and good soldier for his comrades and commanders … Shalom was hit by shrapnel as he stood guard against the enemy and repelled the Syrian army’s attacks. I express my sorrow and the grief of the entire battalion in the fall of your son Shalom. The memory of his heroism will be forever forgotten in the history of our people, and his name will be engraved on this land and the rocks of this land for generations to come. “
