Mother of Slain Israeli-American Hostage Says She’s Grateful He’s ‘Finally’ at Peace in Tearful Eulogy at Jerusalem
‘Now I no longer have to worry about you. I know you are no longer in danger,’ she said. ‘But now my worry shifts to us.’

In an emotional eulogy to thousands at a Jerusalem cemetery today, Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother said she was at least grateful that he is “finally” at peace. Through her tears, she said she cherishes the short time she was able to spend with her son, and that his absence would leave a hole in her heart for the rest of her life.
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