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Rivlin participates in Ariel Sharon memorial

President Reuven Rivlin participated in the memorial ceremony in honor of for prime minister Ariel Sharon and his wife, Lily Sharon.
"Whoever knew Arik will never forget him," said Rivlin. "But time takes its toll and for future generations, we must tell his story and perhaps the time has come to work towards establihing a fitting memorial for Ariel Sharon - a hero of Israel, eleventh prime minister, commander, soldier and man. May his memory be a blessing."