Over the past week, friendships have bloomed and developed with not only the people we have had the pleasure to accompany on our trip, but with the eight additional Israeli soldiers as well. They serve their country everyday as we safely go to school, and for that we are truly grateful. The other day, we were given the opportunity to remember and honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the Israeli army, and it was certainly a significant experience on our trip through the Holy land. As we walked through the cemetery, the emotional expressions on each American and Israeli were able to speak to the magnitude of importance that a place such as this holds. As I walked around the graves, I was personally moved by a unique experience that was made possible by one of our very own Israeli soldiers, Nadav. He slowly walked to the grave covered with countless stones and mementos. I was then given insight into the life of a soldier who had served with Nadav and who unfortunately had his life taken too soon. We then stood silently in front of the grave for several moments as the emotions sunk in and the imprint was generated. Then as a group, stories were shared, and it was evident that we, as a group of Israelis and Americans, were able to live as one united front and family, as Mayanot 83.