Refael Arvas, a grieving father who lost his beloved son Shay HY”D in combat in Gaza, walks into a store in Israel and announces with tears welling up, that in honor of their service and in honor of his fallen son, he is paying for everyone’s shopping and they should take whatever they need.

Refael’s days are spent honoring not only his son but also the fallen heroes who rest beside him. Each day, he visits their graves, tending to the space, cleaning, lighting candles, and speaking softly to those he can no longer embrace. His love and respect bridge the silence, honoring a bond that lives on eternally. His son, a combat medic with Givati unit, was killed together with 10 other soldiers in his unit in Gaza left this emotional letter for his family.

“Just in case…To my beloved girlfriend Adar, my dear mother, the best father in the world and all my family. I want you to know how much I miss you and I love you, and the truth is that I was happy to do what I do to save people and protect the country because it’s something I always wanted.

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