Thousands flock to the Haifa cemetery for the funeral of Capt. Tzvika Kaplan, 28, who leaves behind a wife and two small boys.
“My Tzvika, you were a man of truth, humility, and faith,” his wife, Adi eulogizes, according to the Walla news site.
Capt. Tsvi Kaplan, 28, of Kibbutz Meirav, a Golani officer killed in the Gaza Strip on July 20, 2014 (Photo credit: Courtesy)
“The angels are waiting for you with open arms. Rest in peace, quietly and calmly, and we’ll be okay.”
Earlier, Maj. Tsafrir Baror of Holon was buried in his hometown. Baror leaves behind a wife, 8 months pregnant, and a year-old daughter.
Maj. Tsafrir Baror, 32, of Holon, a Golani officer killed in the Gaza Strip on July 20, 2014 (Photo credit: Courtesy)
His childhood friend Moshe Maman says: “Tzif, you are my hero, our hero. You are Israel’s hero.”
In the Kiryat Shaul cemetery in Tel Aviv, Sgt. Gilad Yacoby, 21, of Kiryat Ono is buried earlier this morning.
Sgt. Gilad Yacoby, 21, of Kiryat Ono, a Golani soldier killed in the Gaza Strip on July 20 2014 (Photo credit: Courtesy)
He was described by his family as a sports and music lover who was highly motivated to serve in the IDF. He leaves behind his parents and two sisters.
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