Hundreds accompanied Maj. (res.) Azaria Yehezkel, 53, from Petah Tikva, who fell in combat in the Margaliot area on the Lebanese border. Azaria z"l was buried in the military plot in the Segula cemetery in Petah Tikva. He left behind two parents, three brothers and sisters, his wife Aviva and two children, Eden and Ariel.
The son of Yehezkel Azaria z"l eulogized him: "You had the smile of an angel, a hero of Israel" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon
The son Idan painfully eulogized Ezekiel: "My beloved father. When I learned the news, I fell to the floor. I ripped off my shirt and began to mourn. I wrote an obituary this morning, but it's irrelevant. It's been so much since then."
"Who would have thought we would be standing here today. You had the smile of an angel, a hero of Israel. You were killed doing what you loved most – defending the country. You were always upright and steadfast. Wrapped in an IDF uniform, you felt obligated to our land and were killed as a hero."
"You took care of everyone before you thought of yourself. Like the lion you are. You were the heart of the company. Look how many people have come to honor you."
"Handsome, with a huge heart and endless giving"
His sister, Rimmel, eulogized: "From the memory of our childhood, you were a handsome boy. Not relaxed. Here you have matured and shaped your image gloriously, with a big heart and a volunteer spirit."
Yehezkel Azaria's sister: "You left us hurt and overwhelmed - watch over us from above always" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon
"Raising an exemplary family with a lot of investment and a huge heart, and endless giving. Since the damn October 7, it was clear that she would report to the reserve to guard the sector."
"Even though you were plucked yesterday in one moment and left us stunned and overwhelmed, rest in peace and watch over us from above always."
The funeral of Major Azaria Yehezkel z"l, photo: Yossi Zeliger
"You were killed on Saturday. You are a perfect grandfather, an amazing father and the best husband in the world. It's not for nothing that they called you Azaria. You taught me what it means to be a real man. Get up every morning, bite your lip and do what needs to be done. You were and still are the anchor of home."
"We knew that even when it was hard, Abba Azaria was here. Make sure we don't lack anything, get up every morning and have a good time, and succeed. Even though I'll be 25 tomorrow, you'd ask me every day how I felt. You had a heart of gold. My hands are gold. Everything you did was for the best."
"A glorious man, a hero of Israel." The funeral of Major Azaria Yehezkel z"l,
"Our beloved, protect us and the soldiers and abductees from above. We are strong for you. We will go on with life. May your rest be heaven."
"Going innocent"
His friend Ariel eulogized him: "Going innocent, what an innocence. What a heart. Azaria, you decided to stay at the end of your childhood after more than 30 years of regular service and reserve duty. A justice worker. As your name implies, you are always in the act of helping, at all times."
"He speaks the truth in his heart. You were the greatest faithkeeper I know. Your children and wife have always been in your heart. Maintains allegiance to the company as well. An eternal anchor. I stand here with the ranks and salute you. You are a role model for me and for all of us. We have so many photos and memories. With G-d's help, it will be good."
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