Theresa Walsh was one of the last people to see Liviu Librescu alive.---
"He looked horrified, almost as if he knew what was going to happen," said the Virginia Tech math major, who had stepped into the hallway from a second-floor classroom across from his when she heard gunshots.
From Ynet News:
Librescu was buried Friday morning at the Ra'anana cemetery. Hundreds of mourners accompanied Librescu to his final resting place.From The Jerusalem Post:
According to Librescu's wife [Marlena], lighting Shabbat candles was his favorite mitzvah.
...[Son] Arie said his mother would now move to back Israel once she has completed the arrangements in the US.
Gheorghe Angelescu, adviser to the president of Romania, presented Marlena Librescu at the funeral with the Grand Cross of Romania - the country's highest civilian honor, which was previously granted to the prime ministers of France and Italy.
Librescu was given the award for his scientific achievements and the heroism surrounding his death. According to Angelescu, Librescu "was a very important scientist - not just for Israel or Romania, but for the world."
Professor Liviu Librescu's funeral (photo: Ido Erez)
Jews worldwide - whatever your level of observance - take an example from Librescu, and light Shabbat candles this evening, just before sunset. Here's how.
Librescu condolence page.
Librescu condolence page.
