On the eve of the new year it is imperative that we understand fully the sacrifices being made and must continue to be made by all who desire to rid the world of evil and live in freedom and dignity. It is necessary that we all grasp the danger of appeasement, complacency, and cowardice in the face of darkness. Tonight there is a very special and beloved group of valiant young men and women doing that very thing.
Israel is facing an enemy which can be only be summed up as pure, unadulterated evil. For far too long she has suffered the murderous attacks by rabid animals obsessed with blood and death. For far too long she has suffered under the weakness and lack of moral character displayed by her own leaders who have thus far been unwilling and unable to face the truth that duty, courage, and sacrifice is the only path to survival for the state. For far too long she has been crippled by the hypocrisy of the international community who know full well that they themselves would never tolerate the same murderous attacks had they been inflicted upon their own states. The time has come, though long overdue, for Israel to stand up once and for all, and ensure her survival and security.
To the young men and women of the armed forces; you are undertaking the greatest of duties. Your place on the line contributes much more than you will ever realize for the future security and safety of your people. Your actions, your sacrifices, are cherished not only by us, the sheep you guard so honorably, but also by G-d. It is you among us all who know best the duty placed upon you to defend the lives of the Jewish people and the land given to you by G-d. I speak for all when I say that there is no amount of time in which it is possible to repay such a massive debt for your service. As I am not much for eloquence I would like to conclude this by saying; G-d bless you in your fight, may you be cupped in the warm loving hands of G-d, may you be protected from evil, and may your officers and leaders be endowed with the wisdom to grant you every possible means to destroy the enemy in its entirety.





















































