The late Ranag Noam Raz, who fell in the exchange of fire in the village of Brookin in Jenin in the Menashe Regional Brigade, was laid to rest today (Sunday) on Mount Herzl.
On his last journey, the late Noam accompanied hundreds of people as the family left the house for the cemetery and on their return, hundreds of people waited for the family with Israeli flags and signs in memory of the hero, deployed in a convoy about 8 km from Shiloh Junction to Kida.
"Thank you for winning you and thank you for choosing me to be your wife. Come on, you gave your all to the people of Israel so he came today to say thank you," his wife, Efrat, praised him.
"Thank you for teaching us modesty and being content with little, thank you for living the love and joy you brought into the home. For you, all the values were expressed in deeds, connection to the land, building and joining a new community. The heart is torn from longing and love."
Noam's sons also praised him: "" Father, the one who wrote the sentence 'Say a little and do a lot' must have known you.
You had a dream to put in a Torah scroll and we will access it to lift your spirits.
You have always been happy with your part and we have never heard you complain.
You are humble, hero, on holy ground you are the best person in the world.
We believe that you have great joy in heaven. "
Noam's mother paid tribute to him: "Noam, my dear and beloved son, I had to support all the hardships when the smile is not on your face. You invested in the house and your family, you loved the land and planted an olive grove in it.
Noam's sister said "Noam my brother, now everyone knows you and tells how you were as a friend and warrior. You always cared for everyone, everyone talks about your uniqueness, you were a different kind of brother. Thank you for being a bow ear and personality for example
"Our pictures together and childhood memories flicker before my eyes. I can not yet write about you in the past tense, you are the mainstay of the home, supportive, embracing, father and devoted husband, one loving son who cares, uncle and faithful friend. Forever brother, I will remember you."
The funeral of the IDF fighter, the late Ranag Noam Raz, Photo: Police Spokeswoman
The Commissioner of Police, Chief of Staff Yaakov Shabtai, paid tribute and said: Israeli police officers divide their bodies between those who seek to harm them, inflict damage, intimidate and undermine the resilience of the state.
"The price we pay in defending the security of the state and its citizens is an invaluable price, and yet we see more and more motivated policemen and fighters acting with heroism and genuine ferocity. Noam embodied in his character all that is beautiful in those who fight for the defense of the country. He strived for contact and more than once provided medical treatment under fire.
"Dear Raz family, wife, Efrat, and children, Barry Moshe, Eitam Yaakov, Benny Shlomo, Segev Nahum, Neve Yehuda, and little daughter Hillel Shifra. Know that Dad loved you very much. His friends say he would talk about you a lot. Know that your father too Really liked his service in the day.
He was a hero in his life and remained a hero in his death, and one day we will come and tell you about all his actions.
Today you become the children of all the commanders and police officers of the Israel Police and you will never be alone.
"Noam, the values you embodied today we seek to sanctify, remember and perpetuate. Rest in peace, and keep your family from above as you used to do for so many years for your family and everyone around you. May your soul be bundled in the bundle of life."
"He embodied in his image all that is beautiful in those who fight for the defense of the state,"
Commander of the Border Police, Superintendent Amir Cohen: "Noam, Hero of Israel. Your father was a huge man in heroism, proportions and values who sacrificed his life for the Holy Land. Farewell to the Border Police family - we will continue to accompany you and be by your side forever. It is rare to save many lives of the citizens of the State of Israel.
"The wife Efrat and the children - Barry, Eitam, her sons, Segev, Neve and Hillel. For the parents - Yeshayahu and Esther for the brothers - Aryeh, Kuti and Leah. "Secretly in hostile and dangerous areas, the citizens of Israel can maintain the routine of their lives and live here in safety.
Commander of the Israel Defense Forces, Tanza 8: "Noam, just two months ago, during the battle in which the commander of the cruise, Sen. S., was the one who treated him until he was transferred to the hospital.
Noam, the hero of Israel, the salt of the earth, does not change the way she is educated.
The service of your life seems to be on Friday morning in a battle against unjust terrorists in Jenin.
Above your grave, in my name and the name of the unit's fighters, we undertake to continue to protect your family and tell your children about your heroic deeds, thanks to which the citizens of the State of Israel can live in a Jewish, Israeli and democratic state.
The mission of those who seek our brides will not succeed, "the keeper of Israel will not fall asleep or sleep,"
Rest in peace."
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