“I once wanted to take a walk in the river and there was no one to take me, so you are the one who took me all over the country”: Today (Tuesday) hundreds accompanied Sergeant Maoz Moral to rest in the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.
Hundreds accompanied him to rest. The funeral of the late Sergeant Maoz Morel, photo: Oren-Ben-Hakon
Maoz, was mortally wounded during the battles of Khan Yunis five days ago and has been fighting for his life ever since. This morning the IDF spokesman allowed it to be published that he died of his wounds.
The funeral of Sergeant Maoz Morel, photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Morel was 22 years old at the time of his death, studied at the high school yeshiva in Dimona and became the sixth graduate from the yeshiva to fall in combat since the outbreak of war. His family will spend seven days in the settlement of Talmon.
His younger brother, Elkanah: “I love you my brother. I never thought in my life that I would be standing here at your funeral and talking to you. The most sensitive person I know. I once wanted to take a walk in the river and there was no one to take me, so you are the one who walked with me all over the country. You I know the whole area there. You walked with me there, we traveled by car, we heard songs you liked, we took one of the trips I will never forget. I have so many happy moments with you in my mind.”
Hana, Maoz’s sister had a hard time speaking and said: “Maouz, I love you no matter how much we fought. I love you and will miss you very much. I will always miss you. I feel that I am missing something in my family.
The funeral of Sergeant Maoz Morel, photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Another brother: “I want to apologize to you. I was the first one to hit you. I was playing with you when you were a baby and I accidentally hit you in the head. The second time, when we were playing ball, I pushed a chair to prevent you and the chair went in your nose and you needed several stitches. You were always taking care of your friends, I know that even upstairs, you will shout at whoever is needed so that they take care of everyone here. That they return the kidnapped people home.”
Brother Dov: “Those who knew our family and not Maoz would probably have been surprised to hear that we have a brother in the patrol. We are a family of philanderers. You will not find me playing football. Maoz was an outstanding athlete and loved it then. It was clear that he would be a star in the army.” Mauz fell during a difficult time for the country and for our family. Only in the last few days during the last stay did I find out that he knew regarding the difficult period. Rest in peace from the fortress, my dear and beloved little brother.”
Varda, Maoz’s mother: “I am sure that anyone who knows you cannot think of you without remembering your smile. When you were born, on the way to the hospital, we were escorted by the police and today, on the way to the cemetery, the police escorted us. Apparently, when a heroic and holy man enters and leaves this world, He receives an escort. You were born during a difficult time in our family so that you would give us strength – and what strength you have.”
Lt. Col. Roi Mintz eulogized him on behalf of the army: “Verde Eitan Dov Mordechai Shahar Elkana and Hana.” On this day the State of Israel lost one of its best sons. Your loved one may his memory be blessed. Fortress, we stand here today shocked and pained, struggling to come to terms with your absence. You were a professional warrior, you excelled as a magist with courage and valor and as usual everything was quiet and humble. You had a constant smile on your face that was in the light around you. You were a man of values, a man of the people. You put the other before you, you were always there when needed. hero of Israel”.
The funeral of the late Maoz Morel, photo: Oren Hakon
Ze’ev Rosenfeld, the rabbi of the Talmon settlement said in tears: “Maoz, reserve a place for you next to the chair of honor. We lost three dear soldiers in the Talmon settlement. As a settlement of idealists, we will only get stronger.”
Rabbi Mordechai Lindzer, Ma’oz’s uncle, grieved Ma’oz’s death: “You were born during a crisis in your family and you were the front of the broken family. For 22 years you strengthened the family with your smile. You were always strength, an island of joy, of pleasantness. So happy and cheerful in life You made the whole family and everyone who was near you happy. You were the first to give help to the family and the soldiers.”
Maoz’s company commander, Capt. Roi Hagai, paid tribute to his soldiers: “Your bravery will remain with us forever. We remember Tsmona that you walked with the mag and a smile on your face. You insisted on directing the soldiers to run and be the first. With such dedication, you always showed courage in the first line.
Mordechai Ohion, a member of Ma’oz’s team: “You were a man of action, not of talk. You took care of us and evacuated the wounded, and following you finished helping with the evacuation, you went up to the mag and put back the fire. It will be difficult without you, we need your cover from above.”
Her friend, a close friend, muttered in bitter tears: “How did you fall? So big, so strong? Who can even beat you? Moez, you are a warrior with humility and bravery in joy and simplicity. All your life you have been like this. Everything is a battle, and you bravely fight it and win. Fire A firebrand, who never gives up. The glue of the group, thinks of everyone, loves everyone, never fights or gets angry. You were a work machine, hiding in the dishes and doing everything from there.”
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