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20,000 Israelis attend lone soldier's funeral
Ahiya Raved
Published: 22.07.14, 09:17
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1. I bow my head
bernhard ,   germany-israel   (07.22.14)
in deep respect for Sean Carmeli and all the other ZAHAl troops who defend their sisters and brothers. You are not alone.
2. bless you, israel
debra ,   usa   (07.22.14)
thank you israel for giving, sean, an american jew, such an honorable and heartfelt funeral service. he belonged to both the american and israeli jewish communities. he will rest in peace in the jewish nation where he bravely chose to join the battle.
3. Carmeli's Death...Tragic..what about the Hundreds killed by
ALI ,   Villanova -PA   (07.22.14)
Americans coming over to show off their MACHOISM..and COWBOYSM.. and what hey get..is something they were looking for..He went up their expedited to Heaven with a SMILE.. This was his ultimate Gift...
4. light
mike north ,   karmiel israel   (07.22.14)
What a nation-so special-a light unto the nations. This turnout is truly amazing-the story should be flashed around the world-as well as the story of the army field hospital erected on the border of Gaza treating soldiers as well as palestinian injured
5. The nation paid the ultimate respect...
Golani ,   Vineland, USA   (07.22.14)
Sgt. Sean Carmeli Z’U paid the ultimate price, and the nation paid the ultimate respect. As a former lone soldier in a combat IDF unit a long time ago (and seems like only yesterday), I am in tears reading about Sean and knowing first-hand what he was going through. I am thinking about Sean, as I am reflecting about other close friends and comrades who lost their lives. As a lone soldier, I had tremendous motivation and having many other lone soldier friends serving I know that we provided that extra motivation to our fellow soldiers. When we were out doing special ops or just training 20 hours a day and it was very difficult, the others would see how we, soldiers who chose to come and chose to serve with motivation were not complaining and we would push others to finish and keep going on. Everyone would always say that we were either crazy for making the choice, or were very special. I always told everyone that I was neither, I was just fulfilling an obligation and I was not special since there were so many before me and so many after me doing the same. I did not have to pay the ultimate price and I am so so sorry that Sgt. Sean did pay that price. No words can console the family or the nation. May his memory be a blessing to his family, friends, the Nation of Israel, to his army unit and may his motivation on and carry our nation and the IDF to complete a difficult mission. RIP Sgt. Sean and all the others that have lost their lives for the defense of Israel
6. I wish I could be there to pay my respect to a hero.
Alex ,   New York, US   (07.22.14)
7. No. 3, they're celebrating on al jezeera
mea   (07.22.14)
you must be confused.
8. In my heart I was there...
Beary White ,   Norway   (07.22.14)
As having a lone soldier, I do have the same feelings for Sean Carmeli, who gave his life for Israel. G_d bless him, and my heart is broken.. And thank you people of Israel for attending his funeral and pay respect. My tears are for Israel.
9. Greatness
Stephen ,   Palm Beach Gardens   (07.22.14)
Greatness was symbolized with the funeral of Sgt. Carmeli. First, Sgt. Carmeli was great; he chose to defend his people. Second, the people of Israel showed their greatness by attending his funeral. Te story of Sgt. Carmeli and his funeral epitomizes the greatness of the Jewish people and of Israel.
10. That's nice but why aren't they ripping the Booboo
Jhan   (07.23.14)
into shreds? If you don't stand up to the elites it's just going to keep happening over and over again, fake warfare which saves the enemy but sacrifices the israeli youth.
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