Rivlin visits family of terror victim Danny Gonen

President Reuven Rivlin visits the family of Danny Gonen, who was murdered in a terror attack on Friday.

The president expresses his deep sorrow for their loss. Danny’s mother, Devorah, tells the president of Danny’s love for the land of Israel, and how he would go walking and hiking at every opportunity. She says, “Danny was a kind man, with a good heart. Our loss is unbearably heavy.”

Danny’s sister Rotem tells Rivlin that Danny, as the eldest, was a father figure to his younger siblings ever since their father passed away.

The president listens closely and says, “I am sure that the security forces will find the murderer, and will bring him to justice.”

Netanel Hadad, who was hiking with Danny and was injured in the attack, tells the president about the assault. Rivlin is greatly moved and responds, “You are a special family, strong-spirited and with tremendous strength. There is no comfort in the face of such horror, in the face of all you are forced to deal with.”

The president is also moved to hear the stories of those who received the donation of Danny’s organs after his death. He comments, “Many will carry in their hearts Danny’s very special spirit, and the donation of his organs is another example of what a kind man he was, even after he was taken from us.”