Tuval, Jacob

Son of Morris and Iris. Born on 21/06/1960 in Haifa, he studied at the Hasmonean elementary school and at Revivim School in Ramat Gan. In his youth he was a member of the Hanoar Haoved movement. In addition to his achievements as an outstanding athlete in athletics and ball games, he was a talented music lover, fluteist and entertainer, and was a member of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel He also had many friends from foreign countries whom he had known as part of the national service on behalf of the school, many of whom had strong friendships and corresponded with them in their own language, because of his good command of foreign languages. Jacob was drafted into the IDF in May 1968 and assigned to the Armored Corps. He excelled as a soldier and an excellent professional, but did not have time to serve his homeland for a long time. On September 1, 1969, he fell in an enemy attack near the Suez Canal and was brought to rest in the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery. His teacher at the elementary school wrote about him: “You had a special smile that never left your face – – – and it was like a laugh that bursts out of your eyes … If you wanted to frown, you could not hide that wonderful smile, I have always believed in you – and you have not failed – (with the end of a class) – I have always believed in you – and you have not let me down 8 – I heard from your friends and commanders that you were among the best and the brave, the most fearless, among the volunteers and special operations. “I met Yaakov as a courageous and committed soldier, so he and his team were sent many times to carry out extraordinary missions, and the day before yesterday they went out and sent them to the army, We have joined forces to fulfill his duties on the canal line, and Yaakov fell in a battle in which he and his team played their part with dignity and courage, and the dedication and courage of Yaakov will serve as a flag and a miracle for the soldiers and officers. ” In his letter of condolence to the bereaved parents, the commander wrote: “Yaakov was devoted to his homeland and did his best to fulfill all his duties faithfully and conscientiously.” His letter ends with these words: “Your son fell for the existence of Israel’s sovereignty over the Suez Canal. We, his commanders, bend our flag in his memory. We will continue in the light of the exemplary life of your son, educate generations of warriors and continue in this way, however difficult, until peace comes. “His name and picture are included in the booklet” Company B Loosen. “