Zvika's widow: "We escorted him upstairs, it was a wonderful farewell""

December 12, 2023   

Talia Lavie, the widow of Maj. Gen. (res.) Zvika Lavie, who died last night from his wounds after being injured in combat in the Gaza Strip three weeks ago, spoke today (Tuesday) in an interview on the "Half of the Day" program with Esti Perez Ben-Ami on Channel 2 about Zvika's strength and power at the time of the injury, the person she was - and her separation from him. Which course to start with? Your decision • Access free courses in a variety of fields ""Yesterday we were informed of his deteriorating condition. We said goodbye to him slowly, the whole family sat together. We sang, accompanied him upstairs, I said 'Shema Israel' with him, it was a wonderful farewell." She added: "There was a difficult conversation with the children. I told them that the doctors did everything they could and that he was gone and we would miss him; that he would always be with them in our hearts, and that it was permissible to cry and miss him. He left me treasures." Talia, who recalled the day Zvika was injured: "It was a long hour and a half drive to the hospital. When I arrived, he opened his eyes and responded, but could not speak. He entered the Gaza Strip for the last time on Friday and the explosion happened on Monday. We were amazed by his strength and mental fortitude that he managed to survive such an injury. "Zvika was a wonderful combination of a fighter and a social worker. A man who never stops changing, learning, developing and getting to know himself. He was a wonderful father.". Listen to the full interview: