Witner, Moshe (Moshiki)

Son of Mordechai and Berna. He was born on the 29th of Sivan 5711 (July 3, 1951) in Haifa. He studied at the Habonim School in Ramot Remez in Haifa, continued at the Be’eri School in Neve Sha’anan and completed his elementary studies at Ironi Gimel in that city. He completed his high school studies at the Samet School in Haifa, studying electronics, and was a member of the youth movement Hashomer Hatzair, and for a certain period of time he was also a member of the nucleus of this movement and was very interested in singing and drama. In the choir of his school and in the choir of the youth movement, and devoted a lot of time to his hobby – photography – he was an excellent student in the school, he knew Erin very well and never lost a trip to the Gadna or the youth movement. He loved society and was accepted and loved by his friends. He had never quarreled with anyone and was always willing to help, tell jokes and do everything possible to improve mood. His house was open to friends who came every day to visit him. “Unlike my other friends, the qualities of intelligence, benevolence and nobility, which all together or separately emphasized their existence at the right moment, merged in his personality,” relates his friend Martin. Yigal adds: “I remember those conversations we had until the small hours of the night on top of the world – he had wide horizons, natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn and to know. Moshe was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces in December 1969 and volunteered for the Israel Air Force, where he served as a helicopter pilot and completed his military service with the rank of Captain, after which he continued to live in Haifa. He helped Batsheva, who had known him three years before, even though he was busy studying at the Technion, helped her with all the housework, went out to work in the evenings and sometimes during the night hours to help support his life. Did not neglect his parents and always made sure to maintain close contact with them On the day of the 23rd of Iyar 5737 (May 10, 1977) Moshe fell in the line of duty In the crash of a helicopter in the Jordan Valley, in which 54 soldiers were killed: Moshe was brought to eternal rest in the military cemetery in Haifa and left behind a wife, parents and brother. “There will always be someone around us, someone who is cheerful and cheerful, “Says Moshe’s brother Gad, adding:” Moshiki! You were a husband’s ‘madness,’ and I can only wish all the women such wonderful husbands. “