Sergeant Shimon Adega
Born in Ethiopia, Shimon made Aliyah at age 5 along with his family. Due to health issues, Shimon was assigned to be a "job'nik" upon entering the IDF, but he was not prepared give up on his dream to serve like his brothers before him, in a combat unit. His determination paid off and, within weeks, Shimon was transferred to the Golani brigade. "He was the most content person in the world," said his friend. On July 26, 2006 Shimon's unit entered Binat G'amil on a mission and found themselves under fire from eight different directions. Shimon was killed. He was 21 years old.