Lieutenant Shai Ailey, 21, from Ashkelon, a cadet in the Gefen Battalion, the officers' school, served as a soldier in the Special Rescue Tactical Unit (669), fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Shai was the youngest member of his family. He is survived by his parents, Reuven and Mazal, two sisters, Oshrat and Shani and a brother, Zohar.
His girlfriend Amit wrote about him: "Heartbroken. Rest in peace. What a loss. What a golden person."
Documentation from the Field - Evacuation of Wounded by the Air Force and 669 (Archive) // IDF Spokesperson
Tomer Glam, mayor of Ashkelon, wrote: "We mourn and mourn the loss of a son of the city, Lieutenant Shai Ailey, a cadet in the Gefen Battalion, the officers' school, who served as a soldier in the 669th Special Rescue Tactical Unit and fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. He was 21 years old. Heartfelt condolences to his parents and dear family. The Ashkelon Municipality will be at their disposal at this difficult and painful time. May you know no more sorrow, and from heaven you will be comforted. May your memory be blessed, hero."
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