Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bivas were laid to rest today (Wednesday) - after thousands accompanied the convoy of coffins that left Rishon LeZion for the Tzochar cemetery.
In the afternoon, their families said their final farewells.
Yarden Bibs paid tribute to his family: "I remember the first time I said to you 'Who said that?' It was at the very beginning of our relationship, you told me to call you that only if I knew for sure that I loved you and not to just say it, so I didn't say it because I didn't want you to think I was rushing to say "I love you." So Shiri, I'll tell you that I loved you even then when I told you 'Who said that?' Shiri, I love you and will always love you! Shiri, everything to me! You are the best woman and mother there is, Shiri, my best friend, who will help me make decisions now? How am I supposed to make decisions without you?".
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He added and eulogized his wife: "Do you remember our last decision? In the battalion headquarters, I asked you whether we were fighting or surrendering. You told me we were fighting - so I fought. Shiri, I'm sorry I wasn't able to protect you. If only I had known what would happen, I wouldn't have shot.".
""I think about everything we've been through together and there are so many good memories. I remember the births of Ariel and Kfir. I remember the days when we would sit at home or in a cafe alone and talk a lot... It was fun, of all things. I miss it and I miss it. I miss your presence very much. I want to tell you about everything that's happening in the world and here in Israel. Shiri, everyone knows and loves us. You don't understand how crazy all this madness is. Shiri, people tell me that they will always be by my side, but they are not you. So please stay by my side and don't go far! Shiri, this is the closest I've been to you since 7/10 and I can't kiss and hug you and it breaks me! Shiri, please take care of me.
""Guard me from bad decisions. Guard me from bad things and guard me from myself. Guard me from falling into darkness. I love you forever!".
Yarden Bibs: "Shiri, please protect me from myself. Ariel, I'm sure you make the angels laugh, Kfir - you made our family perfect"" pic.twitter.com/uxzkdfLRLN
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Yarden also paid tribute to his children: "Chokie, you made me a father. You made us a family. You taught me what's really important in life and about responsibility. The day you were born, I grew up in an instant thanks to you, you taught me so much about myself and I want to say thank you. So thank you, my love.
""Ariel, I hope you're not mad at me for not being able to protect you properly and for not being there for you. I hope you know I thought about you every day and every minute. I hope you're having a great time in heaven. I'm sure you make all the angels laugh with your antics and impersonations. I hope there are plenty of butterflies for you to look at like you did at our picnics.".
""Chokie, be careful when you come down from the cloud that you don't step on Tony... Teach Kfir all your imitations and make everyone laugh up there. Ariel, I love you, "the best in the world, always in the world," just like you would tell us.
""Powpic, I didn't think our family could be more perfect, and then you came along and made it even more perfect... I remember your birth. I remember in the middle of the birth, the midwife stopped everything and we were scared, afraid that something had happened, but it was just to tell Nushi that we had another redhead. Mom and I laughed and were happy. You brought more light and happiness into our little home. You came with your sweet, captivating laughter and smile, and I was hooked in a second! It was impossible not to nibble on you the whole time.".
He later said: "Kfir, I'm sorry I didn't take better care of you, but it's important to me that you know that I love you very much and I miss you very much! I miss nibbling on you and hearing you laugh. I miss our games in the morning when mom would ask me to take care of you before I go to work. I loved those little moments so much and I miss them today more than ever! Kfir, I love you the most in the world, always in the world! I have so many more things to tell you, but I'll save them for when we're alone.".
