Dan, there are no words to describe the magnitude of the loss and pain I am experiencing in your absence. We are brothers from the age of 5. We went through a similar life trajectory and throughout it we were there for each other. In the good times and those less, in the happy and sad in childhood, in tennis, in the army, in career and in family. On the two most important and exciting days of our lives we spent the whole day together, your wedding and this one is mine. On your wedding day, Srugo and I gathered you and spent a magical day together. When we sat in Ein Hod for lunch I remember how happy you were. You loved Sasha more than anything in the world and after a negligible 18 years of courtship, you have reached the day when you will be rewarded standing next to her under the canopy. I looked at you from the side and was so proud to have a friend so close to you. Your relationship with Sasha, even though you were important and significant in your life, was not the only peak you conquered. Throughout your life what has characterized you most of all is your determination, perseverance and your inability or unwillingness to compromise. Everything you did you did best. In tennis you were the national champion and a great player. In the army you did a heroic act and signed an outstanding athlete to go, of course, to the elite Walnut Patrol. You always dreamed of Wall Street, being on the pitch of the greats and of course you learned about a full scholarship in Brown and then went on to a senior position on Wall Street where you progressed like a meteor. And finally, the thing that was most important to you, starting an amazing family with Sasha and building yourself a life of glory with the lovely Omri and Mika. I can say today with full confidence that what characterized your life is that you fulfilled every dream, conquered every peak and most importantly you were very happy and that is my only consolation in this tragedy that befell us family and friends.

On the field in the past we were bitter opponents but always at the end of the game we would be brothers again in an instant. You would lie on the fence for me and I would. You also taught me and all of us that in order to be successful you do not have to be predatory. You have always maintained compassion, kindness and blind loyalty to the people close to you. You have always been genuine and maintained modesty and appreciative inner peace.

I love you very much Dan, just like a brother. I may say goodbye to you here but you will always occupy a wide place in my heart. A great man with a huge soul, and especially a true friend. May your memory be blessed.