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Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman released a letter to bereaved families ahead of Memorial Day.

Minister Liberman wrote: “Thanks to the courage, heroism and sacrifice of the fallen – and thanks to you, who continue to see the great light – We march erect to the next challenges. We have great hope that in the coming years we will no longer live on the sword, and that we will be able to invest in science and technology, agriculture and economy and in the development of the treasures of our wonderful country.

Always, even when we merit the days that everyone rejoices and lights, we will bow our flag to the memory of our loved ones – but we will not lower our stature and will not soften our hearts. We will remember the fallen on the way to independence and security, and of course you, who bear the burden of loss and longing every day. On Memorial Day, as we do every day, we do everything possible to commemorate the fallen of our war of existence, to preserve forever the legacy of their bravery and to transmit it to future generations. Their names are engraved on the wall of eternity in the Hall of Remembrance in Jerusalem, where a memorial candle will be lit forever.

“I am sending you a hugging hand. We will always remember the loved ones, our loved ones – your loved one – the loved ones of the entire nation.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)