Yechezkel, Mordechai (Moti)

Son of Simcha and Yechezkel. Mordechai was born in Be’er Sheva on January 24, 1962, and from childhood he was called by all – Moti. He was the fifth child in a family with eight brothers and sisters, a brother to Sayid, Ahuva, Dudu, Shoshana, Naomi, Mazal and Aharon. Moti grew up and was educated in Be’er Sheva. He studied at the “Maoz Alef” elementary school and went on to high school in the “Nitzanim” youth village, which lies south of Ashdod. In the Nitzanim youth village, Moti met new friends, many of whom remained friends for the rest of his life, and from an early age Moti stood out among his classmates, both in his playfulness and in the creativity and curiosity he discovered in every subject He was very fond of watching the Science Channel and National Geographic on television, and in December 1979 he joined the IDF and served in the “Defense Bloc” as a weapon. In 1984, he was discharged from the army, but less than a year later, his wish was fulfilled and he returned to the army as a weapons officer at the Hayoun base, and in 1989 he moved to serve in the Natan Camp in Beer-Sheva and joined the Givati ​​Brigade in 1991. Moti studied at the Technological College in Be’er Sheva and was trained as an industrial and management technician, and during his years in the division he served in various units, including the platoon, the battalion commander and the brigade commander. As a member of the “Witnesses in Uniform” delegation to Poland, he proudly carried the flag of Israel as he marched along with all his fellow members of the delegation: “During his service, He played an active role in establishing the battalion in particular and in the formation of the brigade in general, and performed several professional functions. Moti was one of the pillars of the unit, an active and full partner in all operations and operations, and even fought shoulder to shoulder with all the soldiers … Moti was an exceptional professional, a diligent and extremely responsible man who carried out his duty with infinite devotion. One of them, Raz, wrote to him when he was released in 2005: “Even before I joined the IDF, they told me that more than the place where I serve was important to the commander. That I received the best commander in the IDF … Throughout my entire service I acquired tremendous knowledge not only as a weapon but also as a human being, how to help without asking for compensation. I would like to thank you, Moti, for allowing me to undergo an exemplary service, a service in which every day was the funniest, most interesting, challenging and challenging day of my army … You are definitely a person who makes the grade and not vice versa. ” “I thank you as a mother and see you as an important link in the chain of Raz’s design as a person. “During the course of his military service, Motti met Miriam by means of a match made by the aunts, and the relationship began at the meeting with Miriam’s parents, and even then Moti showed confidence, felt like a home and returned her parents and her brothers gracefully and humorously Who was born in Be’er Sheva in the Ramot neighborhood in 1987. In 1987 he was born in Be’er Sheva, in the Ramot neighborhood, where he was born. Their eldest son, Hezi (Chen), was born in 1989. In 1994, his third child, Or, was born De daughter trail generation born in 2001, the youngest son. Moti was a warm and caring family, which is also in its service character was made only at weekends. He knew that provide warmth and love and support as needed in the cellWhich he had established with his two big hands. Moti grew up absorbing the values ​​of love of the people and homeland, sensitivity and consideration for others. He was a popular and beloved man, a true friend, generous and kind, a consultant and a friend, a model and role model among those around him. “My brother Mutti bought himself a good name for his actions and his contribution to others in modesty … This was the essence of my brother’s life – values, unconditional help, happiness and love that gave every person he knew the truth, honesty and integrity that were in his soul. His life. ” Moti’s favorite hobbies were Sudoku, Crosswords and Chess. He used to accompany his son Or to soccer games he participated in, and so he became a spectator and a cheerleader. Moti also loved to listen to the songs of Shlomo Artzi. In 2007, Moti was diagnosed with a serious illness and began to fight it with all his might. In the coming years, the years of struggle against the disease, he maintained great optimism and at the same time treated the pain of the family and as a commander in the IDF, his commanding officer said: “Throughout his illness, Motti kept his cool and admirable optimism, “Moti used to write to all the family members, tell them how much he loved them and was proud of them and their achievements, and taught them how to continue life, as he did after he got sick. I appreciate your giving. Always willing to help, support, give, love. It’s something in your genes. I very much hope that our children will find women like you. In short, I love you and live for you. “His eldest son Chen (Hezi) wrote:” Oh, how I love you and proud of you. I was very excited on your wedding day … You are a stunning couple, so go to work, expect the grandson. Do not worry, I’ll help. “To his son Shlomi, Moti wrote:” The sons of Hatich. Keep having fun and having fun. Just one thing do not forget, your loving and supportive family. I hope you will find a girl and be more stable in your decisions about marriage … “Laban Or wrote:” Sometimes you have to swallow and count to ten and calm yourself, hoping you’ll learn it later in life … I was really proud when Mom told me that you improved in the practical studies. Your job now is to study, so that you will have a springboard in life and in the army. “To his daughter Shoval, Moti wrote:” The more you grow, the more beautiful you become. I hope you will have the strength to give and care and sacrifice yourself, like Mama, I am sure that Mother will pass these genes on to you … “The youngest son Dor wrote:” You grew up a year and I was not on your birthday (I was hospitalized). I am sure that Mother made you happy as if I were with you and you all the time … I expect you to continue to study, to finish 12th grade and continue to Yud and Yud to have a higher starting point in life … My little son, . Motti was killed in the course of his duty on 9 March 2012 after five years of strenuous struggle with the disease, and he was laid to rest in the military cemetery in Be’er Sheva, leaving a wife, four years old, four Sisters and two brothers, son Chen told his father: “Father, we will love you forever, always remain in our hearts. Everyone here knows who you are and what you are and what you are capable of. You have not missed us, and you’ve always worried about them all. “I love you, and I salute you!” Said Moti’s sister, Shoshana: “The veil is too short to contain the things I want to say, but your name is Mordecai Reflects and characterizes your noble character: dedicated to the family and the army; First help; Courtesy; respect for others; bleeding heart. I had a great privilege to grow beside you. Your memory will be in my heart forever. “Moti’s brother-in-law, he heardJohn, Safad: “Every single one of us receives a certificate in recognition of what he did, but I always remember another document almost as much as in the school, and it is given by a small teacher, a teacher who resides in the heart of every person, And it is important to her, even from every other document, and not only twice a year, but every minute that passes, because many times in the course of life we ​​forget and forget again, That being a person is the test of life, the strong desire to tell you that you have found more than one person in you. ” The Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Binyamin Ganz, wrote to the family: “Moti’s commanders say that he was one of the pillars of the brigade since its inception … Mordechai was described as a superior person, a friend of truth. Because of all this, Mordecai won the esteem and love of those around him. The heart aches for Mordechai’s untimely death. I am sure that his image will illuminate the path of his commanders, friends and subordinates. His memory will always be preserved in our hearts. “Motti told his commander, Colonel Ofer Levy, commander of the Givati ​​Brigade:” Moti has a brother and a brother to kiss. I have known you as a serious and professional professional committed to your mission and the great responsibility placed on your broad shoulders and firm hands. Most of all I have become familiar with you in recent years, specifically around the disease. How determined you were to get well and live normally, to function to work and to contribute your part … Concentrate on life and action, and nobility Abira remains optimistic and firm. Your character and nobility are a prime example for your family and your children, and no less for our family, the one you belonged to when you were away from home – the Givati ​​family, who cherishes you and embraces your character who believes in victory, that is always optimistic. ” Miriam: “On Purim morning I write to you, I disguised myself to write you a few words … I miss you every moment, but I will be strong because you look at us from above and also so that your children, your commander, your brother, sisters and brothers To continue with life, because we all have a hard time … Do whatever you wanted to do here, when you were hard and unable, and send us messages Little ones we know you’re good at. Not that I’m not sure, but sometimes you’ll sing the song ‘I’m melting from you’ … You were a model husband, exemplary father, exemplary soldier, exemplary commander and amazing friend. We will not forget you forever. “Son Chen said on the pilgrimage to the grave:” Father. You have given yourself thirty-two years to the state, I am witness to giving, sacrifice and professionalism. Your name goes before you. You left a mark wherever you were and everything you touched. Will always be for us a figure of admiration, a role model. So my friends said to me: ‘They do not produce any more …’ and every word in the rock. We all worship, pride and salute you, the path, the values, the sacrifice and the giving. We are sure you will guide us from above, to guide each and every one to the safe and correct path, and to guard us with all care. Daddy, do not worry about Mother, Laor, Shoval and Dor, because I and Shlomi are here. They promise you to keep, to worry, and to protect them with our body, just like you would. “Dor, the youngest son, wrote to his father,” You are a godfather to me. ” “You know my father / you want to lead me forward / pleasantly, tenderly, tenderly and with a smile / I will instill elements of education / superstition. Can I admit this? “My dear brother and beloved, what a pain that can not be quantified.There are no words to describe, difficult days, and yet we have not realized in our minds that you are not. Your strength and greatness will accompany us all our lives. You are in our hearts, in our souls, in our minds. You are present, with your big, hugging hand, a hand that has warmth and love and devotion to friends, brothers, children and women. A hand in which there is only unlimited giving. “On the website of the Armament Corps organization, a page was opened in memory of Moti with his biography, a video that includes many pictures of him from the family life in the home and his military unit, letters he wrote to the family, letters of appreciation and eulogy.