Friends I knew their parents and knew how difficult it would be for them to hear about the loss of their child. Other colleagues of mine (friends) also lost body parts. The most difficult thing, more than the training, was going to visit those who remained alive in the hospital. Some of them were in a vegetative state; others received treatment for their injured parts. It is impossible to explain the feeling or the look of those parents who stand next to their children's illness without knowing whether they should be happy or sad. With all the pain and suffering, I have learned to appreciate life, I have learned that nothing is taken for granted and every day that I wake up is a day that I have received as a gift, if I could be among those wounded or dead soldiers but I am not, instead , I was among those who visit wounded soldiers and not visited by others. It's a sign, this is my destiny and I have to fulfill it in the best way possible. I have never forgotten what I went through, it made me strong to withstand any hardship life will put in my path. After my military service I looked for work, worked and saved enough money for a trip that every retired soldier can take once in his life. I decided to go to America and see what the world has to offer, I have never been out of Israel and after my military service it was the first time I flew to another country. America ticked all my boxes and I loved every minute of traveling and seeing new things