Israel says its final farewell to Ariel Sharon


January 13, 2014 at 9:45a.m.

Israel says its final farewell to Ariel Sharon

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said its last farewell to the late Ariel Sharon today with a state ceremony outside the parliament building before his flag-draped coffin was taken on a cross-country procession to its final resting place at his family home in the country’s south. With a high-powered crowd of VIPs and international dignitaries on hand, Sharon was eulogized as a fearless warrior and bold leader who devoted his life to protecting Israel’s security. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair headed the long list of visitors.