Vanmack (Mizrahi), Eliyahu

Son of Meir and Rachel. Born on 20 July 1958 in Herzliya, he studied at the Bar-Ilan religious elementary school and later completed high school studies at the Kfar Batya boarding school with a specialization in equipment and control. He was always very well-behaved and was always friendly to everyone, always willing to help others, and Elijah was an entrepreneurial boy who did not wait for instructions. He was a member of a shooting club in Ra’anana and liked to play soccer, chess, and model airplanes.In November 1976, Eliyahu was drafted into the IDF and assigned to the air force. He was sent to an ordnance course at the IAF Technical School and after completing his career he served in one of the IAF bases. “Elijah is a model soldier in all fields,” his commander wrote in recommending his promotion. “He was an outstanding soldier in a previous period, and every addition would be a drag.” Indeed, as a token of recognition, he received an outstanding soldier’s certificate and the affection of his friends and commanders. He took additional courses and was promoted to sergeant. On Sunday, 29 January 1979, he fell in the line of duty and was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Herzliya, where he left behind his parents, brothers and sisters in a letter of condolence to the bereaved family. We called him in the squadron) was our best soldier. For example, every commander is blessed with only a few. His outstanding qualities were the speed of performance, the peace of mind, and the ability to perform hard work without grumbling and complaining. At his point of work, he was the symbol and example of the young people, and with his help this was the best point in the squadron. “His parents donated a Torah scroll to his synagogue.