Taos, Abraham (‘Avri’)

Son of Ferdinand (David) and Sarah. He was born on the 19th of Elul 5716 (19.8.1956) in Haifa. The family lived in Kiryat Yam near the port city. He studied at the Alumim elementary school for eight years. Afterward, he enrolled at Rodman School in Kiryat Yam, where he studied for four years in the electric-motors profession. During his studies, Avri took part in a training course for battalion commanders in the Gadna. He was active in sports – soccer and basketball. In his spare time, he used to help his father in his carpentry shop. All he did, seriously and thoroughly did. Nevertheless, he lived a cheerful and full social life. One of his good friends says: “Throughout his short life, Avri tried to do the good things, and his stubbornness and patience often led to a solution to the problems and quarrels between us, and he always knew how to separate the two hawks and settle the differences in the most Yaffa way. In someone, he was quick to apologize, and was always willing to help my friends, and for me he was the best of the best, the most wonderful of friends. ” When Avri joined the regular army in November 1974, he volunteered for the navy. He went through a basic training course and a parachuting course, and was allowed to wear the jumper’s wings. He used his knowledge of the generators for the benefit of his comrades in the army. He was a good and disciplined soldier and rose to the rank of corporal, but bitter fate was cruel to him, and he did not manage to serve his country for even one whole year. 3.9.1975). Was brought to eternal rest in the military section of the cemetery in Haifa. Survived by his parents and sister. In a letter of condolence to the bereaved parents, his commander wrote: “Avri z” l remembered his friends and commanders as a good friend, physically fit, who enabled him to help his friends; With a good humor and a sense of humor, which helped raise morale among those around him. Avri z “l, said what was with his Lev but knew how to carry out and deal with things that he was pleased with.