“I wish this was an April Fool’s prank” Thousands, friends and family members came to the military cemetery in Ra’anana today (Monday) to accompany on his last journey the city’s native Colonel Sion Weil, a nut fighter, who died yesterday of his wounds following being hit by RPG fire in Khan Yunis three days ago. The singer Idan Raichel also appeared and shared his last respect
The funeral of the late Colonel Sion Weil,
“How do we begin to sum you up”? Natan, Sion’s older brother, gave a tearful eulogy. “I never believed anyone might hurt you. I’m so relieved you were injured and you were home. You left a huge mark and took half of our hearts when you left. You are my little brother and the hero, who saved and will continue to save lives. Your heart will continue to beat, just make sure you rest up there. I hope That you know how much I love you and I’m afraid I didn’t tell you that enough. I have the privilege of being your big brother. I wish I might switch with you. I promise you I’ll remember you until my last breath. I’m waiting for us to be together,” he said at the end.
The funeral of the soldier Sion Weil Zel, photo: no credit
“You gave me twenty years of real happiness. I learned regarding life from you, thanks to your amazing qualities. It’s strange that a father learns so much from his son, usually the son learns from his father. For us, me and mother, you were a wonderful gift,” his father Julian shared painfully.
“We only knew each other for two months and I’m so glad I met you,” said Yahli, his partner. I got to wake up with you in the morning, try to sunbathe with you and lose to you in bowling. In all these moments, each of our dates was my gift. Three days ago I saw your family, I didn’t expect to get to know your family like this.”
Eitan, one of his friends, said painfully: “I wish this was an April Fool’s prank.” Cousin Jacques also told regarding him: “Where can you find comfort? In the fact that the doctors said you did not suffer? The only thing that gives us strength is the strength of the family. How many memories we have accumulated in twenty years. You and your smile, it is still too little, what a rare diamond you were , a figure to be admired. We are crushed right now because we were so happy together. The price we pay now is nothing compared to what you gave us – 20 light years. We will continue to be strong for you. Thank you for fighting for our right to be here.”
Sion Weil’s funeral, photo: no credit
IDF representative Lt. Col. Hagi Sharabi opened the funeral: “With a heavy heart we pay our last respects and salute Sivan. We hoped so much for a different end, how much we prayed in the hospital. How much you loved this country and how much you wanted to do challenging military service while feeling a sense of mission and love for the country When you were injured the first time you might not bear the fact that you were not with your team members. You asked to return to your friends. Difficult and complex days are still ahead. The IDF will settle accounts with Hamas terrorists. The IDF will hit them hard. This is our commitment to Zion. Your death is the death of heroes. You join your friends Alon. Strengthen us from above.”
“You grew up in a loving family and internalized all the good values. Values of giving to values, Jewish tradition and Zionism. You brought laughter and joy and inner calm to the family. There is no doubt that if you might speak now you would laugh and tell your parents thank you for what they gave you,” said Rabbi Zvi radiant. “You brought all your goodness to the IDF as well. With true friendship with your friends in Agoz. You were sent to fight once morest the terrible evil. Last Friday you were injured along with members of the unit. But you didn’t finish the best in this world there. Holding a few more days to allow family and friends to say goodbye to you and donate organs. Someone will walk the world with your heart. What an amazing sacrifice.”
In the incident in which Weil fell, 15 other fighters were injured, and the late Major General Alon Kudriashov was also killed. Sivan was a student at Matrwest High School in Ra’anana, seven of whose graduates were murdered or killed and another graduate is still kidnapped in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
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