Noy Shosh
Noy Shosh was born on December 12, 1986 to Miriam and Gabriel Shosh, joining brothers Ohr and Raz. The family lived in Katzrin, and enjoyed traveling in the Golan Heights and vacationing in Eilat and Sinai. Noy was an ardent nature lover. When he finished 8th grade, the family moved to Ness Ziona, where he studied for one year at Ben-Gurion School, followed by five years at the IDF Ordnance Corps Technological School. Noy earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Vehicle Engineering, while simultaneously working in a garage to both gain experience and knowledge and contribute to his family's income.
Noy served in the Ordnance Corps Unit and later became an officer, advancing to the rank of Captain. Noy was passionate about his military service and served for many years in the IDF reserves. He met his future wife, Mahol, in 2008 during his military service. The two were a couple for six years until Mahol completed her studies and they decided to marry. Their wedding was held on Kibbutz Bror Hayil. Noy and Mahol chose to set down roots in Kibbutz Be'eri, where he quickly acclimated and found his place at work and in the kibbutz society. In the garage, Noy both worked and managed several positions, the last as garage manager. Noy had golden hands and a big heart, lending a quick, generous hand to all, with a smile.
In 2018, their eldest daughter Noga was born, followed by Netzer, who celebrated his fourth birthday at a hotel on the Dead Sea. The third child is one-and-a-half-year-old Lavie.
The family’s favorite pastime was taking trips in the jeep Noy had bought. He was a member of the Prado Driving Club where he took part in many excursions. Noy joined the Be'eri Pub staff and happily took his turn for shifts and events held at the pub. At the start of their journey, Mahol and Noy would often frequent restaurants and movies. As parents, they fully devoted themselves to raising their children. Noy maintained a strong relationship with his longtime circle of friends throughout the years.
On the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, the family members were awakened by the clamor of shelling and shooting. At those very moments, Noy received an emergency order to report to his IDF unit. As the “Red Alert” sirens sounded, the entire family barricaded themselves in the bomb shelter. Terrorists infiltrated the house and tried to break into the shelter. With one hand, Noy held the door handle shut, as he gripped his loaded gun with the other hand. The terrorists’ gunfire penetrated the door, injuring Noy in his arm and leg. As Noy bled profusely, Mahol summoned the resourcefulness and presence of mind to tear a sheet and tie it as an artery-block to bandage his arm. At the same time, she tried to telephone for help.
As Noy’s strength ebbed and he collapsed, Mahol grabbed his gun. When the sight of a gun barrel appeared in the door’s peephole, Mahol took the gun and shot towards it. There was silence from behind the door. The terrorists then set the house on fire, filling the bomb shelter with thick smoke. Mahol and the children parted from Noy with words of love. She then opened the window of the shelter to allow them to breathe fresh air. At last, soldiers arrived to evacuate Mahol and the children to a neighboring apartment.
At the same time, Noy’s two brothers began searching for him in hospitals. When they could not find him, his oldest brother went to Be'eri. After deliberation and discussion with IDF personnel, Noy’s body was removed from the bomb shelter. Mahol and the children were evacuated from Be'eri.
In Mahol’s words: “We had a long, happy relationship. We were a team connected to one another.”
May his memory be blessed.
