IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot eulogized the late Rona Ramon.
"The Israel Defense Forces mourn the death of Rona, a strong woman who arose from a personal tragedy that was a tragedy for the entire Jewish people, even in an impossible situation, Rona always chose to live, chose not to for her own home, but to help others and give of herself the best and most, and soon became a role model for many.
"Ilan and Assaf z"l were and are models for action, excellence, and volunteering - the essence of Israeliness at its best."