Yaniv (Sheklinovich), Alexander
Alexander (Eli), son of Rachel and Simha, a Holocaust survivor, was born in Holon on June 3, 1952. He studied at the Shenkar Elementary School in Holon and later continued his studies at the Hebrew Gymnasia Herzliya in Tel Aviv at the military boarding school. After hurting his knee, he continued to study at the new high school in Holon. He later studied at the Wingate Institute in Netanya. Alexander was a diligent student and excelled in mathematics. The principal of his school attests to him, who was “a tall, courageous, sociable and noble man who is prepared to undertake tasks from different missions.” And his teacher said about him, that he was a tall broad courageous And a noble soul, willing to undertake any tasks. “Another teacher testifies about him: “a rare combination of excellent character, common sense, grace, and vitality.” He was an avid sports fan of handball and basketball and light athletics. He was also a member of the youth team of “Hapoel” Holon and went out with the “ASA” student team for competitions in Romania and Czechoslovakia, and his meetings with the Jews of Prague left him deep impressions. He liked to read in many areas, he had a large collection of stamps and coins, and he devoted his free time to crossword puzzles, and Alexander was stubborn and stood up for his views, his mind was quick and his mind-independent. He had great self-confidence and he did not hesitate to say what was in his heart, even if things were difficult and oppressive He was well-behaved, courteous and welcoming to everyone, friendly and conscientious. Alexander volunteered for military service in late December 1970, although he was a volunteer at the Wingate Institute and volunteered for the Shayetet, Sayeret or Air Force, his parents did not give their consent because his brother also served in a combat unit. he volunteered for a reconnaissance unit of the Golani Brigade, and after completing basic training he participated in a course for infantry corps commanders, a course for drone crews, a driver’s course and a course for half-track drivers. Eli did not adhere to the rules of discipline and disliked his authority, but demanded precise execution. Fear and right were always the hardest and most difficult to sacrifice. “He tried not to worry his parents, and in the letters, he wrote he hid from them the harsh and arduous training and his participation in dangerous activities. After a seven-day battle over the Hermon, Gubata al-Hakab, Taranjia and Tel Ahmar, Alexander fell in battle, and the Patrol rushed to a post near Khader, and he and two of his friends volunteered to inspect the road, Syrian MiGs sniped at them and Alexander and his comrades were killed by the fire of the planes. He was brought to eternal rest in the cemetery in Holon. He was survived by a father, mother and brother. After his fall, he was promoted to First Sergeant.
