Wilder, Aryeh

Was born on April 12, 1960, in Acre, where he moved to Nahariya, where he studied at the Weizmann elementary school until the seventh grade, Where he moved to the “Holtz” vocational school of the “Amal” network in Tel Aviv and studied in the mechanics of airplanes. He was the goalkeeper of the school’s national team, who won first place in the Dan Region School Championship and for a short time also played as a goalkeeper in the Betar Tel Aviv team. He was a cheerful young man, friendly, connected to his family and friends, and loved to help anyone who needed his help. Aryeh (whom everyone called Erik) was also an excellent swimmer and won many medals. On one of his visits to the Shiloah Tunnel, the children of the school entered the tunnel, and suddenly the water began to rise quickly and endangered the students. Eric came out to save the children one by one. When he completed his operation, the water reached the ceiling, but all the children were saved. In July 1978, after completing his high school studies, he enlisted in the IDF and served in the IAF, where he was assigned as a mechanic in a helicopter squadron. Aryeh graduated with an honors course in airborne mechanics and wore flying wings. In July 1980 he rose to the rank of sergeant, and was Simcha to serve in the position he dreamed of. In July 1981 he began his service in the regular army. When the Peace for Galilee War broke out, it was with the fighters in Lebanon. On the 28th of Sivan, 5762 (16.6.1982), the helicopter was rescued by soldiers from a unit that fought near Lake Karoun in the Bekaa Valley. During the operation there was an air accident, the helicopter fell and a Aryeh was killed. He was 22 when he died. Defense Minister Ariel Sharon wrote to his parents: “Aryeh was an airborne mechanic with a high professional level, diligent and courageous, right to every mission, loved by his friends and commanders.” The commander of his unit wrote: “Aryeh was a veteran of the squadron and was considered to be an excellent professional, he had a strong personality and knew how to achieve what he wanted. “He said. Aryeh was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Holon. Survived by his parents and brother.