Captain Ron Tzarfati

Daughter of Limor and Erez

Sister of Bar and Raz

Ron, the eldest, sister to a pair of twins, Bar and Raz, grew up in Kfar Saba. She graduated from the David Remez Elementary School and the Herzog High School. In high school, she studied in the science class and majored in diplomacy She graduated with honors and for her academic achievements she received a shield and a certificate from the Director General of the Ministry of Education.
Ron was an outstanding athlete and over the years, she represented the schools she attended in numerous sports competitions.
From early childhood, Ron practiced dancing in educational programs and was exposed to different dance styles. After specializing in "hip-hop" style, she joined professional bands and participated in dance competitions.
Ron was a practical and ambitious individual who set goals and objectives for herself. Her parents raised her in that manner. One of the goals she set for herself was attending university studies after her discharge. She planned to study mathematics and computer science and while performing her duties as an officer, she studied for the SATs. Ron, who had a mature approach to life, also planned her financial future. She saved money from a young age in order to buy herself an apartment one day.
Ron was a soulmate to her sister Raz and the two used to hang out together. She also had a very special connection to her grandmother, Zehava.
Ron's family moved into their new house in Hadera only a few months before she was murdered at the Nova Party. Ron used to say that she loves the new house but she will always remain a "Kfar Savaite" in her heart. That's why her parents decided that she should be buried in her hometown of Kfar Sava.

Ron enlisted in the Air Force on April 22, 2020. Her first position was in an electronic warfare unit. Afterwards, she was transfered to another position in the Ir Shemer operations room later on, was appointed a security officer in regional aerial control unit 506.
As a commander, Ron called the soldiers under her command "my children". She believed that she should maintain a close relationship with them without imposing an artificial distance. They rewarded her for this perception with their love and admiration. In Ron's "Shivah" mourning period, parents of her soldiers came to comfort her family and they told how Ron helped their children with her good advice and support.

Ron went to the Nova party in Re'im with her partner Idan Haramati and their two friends Evyatar David and Guy Dallal. During the terrorist attack on the party, Ron had time to call her family but after that call, they lost contact with her.
Ron and Idan were murdered at the party.
Evyatar and Guy, Ron and Idan's friends, were kidnapped to Gaza.

Ron was a social leader, a fighter for justice and helped the needy. She loved people, even those who were very different from her: she had Bedouin friends with whom she traveled in the desert and stayed at their house on many occasions. She had a close ultra orthodox friend, about fifty years old, from Jerusalem, with whom she had spiritual conversations. The two would go out to hang out at trance parties meant for women only.
Ron's "status" phrase on social media was: "Love those who approach with love", a paraphrase to the talmudic saying: "kill those who approach to kill you". Many of her friends and family members had this phrase tattooed on their bodies during the "Shivah".
Ron was an opinionated and stubborn person and a free thinker, but at the same time, always made sure to make her decisions only after listening to the advice and opinions of others.

Besides Ron's practical side, she also had her wild "free spirit" side to her character. She loved the good life, spending time at parties, going to bars and restaurants, dancing. Ron especially loved the desert.
Music in general and the trance style in particular were dominant in Ron's life. For her, trance was not only a musical style, but a way of life in which she is part of a "tribe" that advocates humanistic values. She saw trance parties as a place of free love that allows people to connect with each other without judgment and without masks.
Aviv Gefen was Ron's favorite artist. In the last five years, Ron and her father Erez regularly attended Aviv's rock concerts. At Ron's funeral, Aviv sang his song "Angel" in her memory.

"One of Ron's dreams was to go with her parents to a trance party. Her father Erez intends to commemorate her in that manner.

Noya Davidsko, Ron's childhood friend, wrote and composed in memory of Ron and all the Re'im attack victims a farewell song entitled ""Desert Fairy"". Enclosed here are the lyrics translated to English (Listen to Noya's performance here)
"Good night beautiful girl
You just wanted to be happy
You just wanted to bloom
You had to escape
let loose, relax
Surrender to the Spirit
You are in a safe place
in the ground
Who could have thought you would go?
That it will be a last hug
You left so soon
I didn't get to
say goodbye to you
now you are a sun
so shine on me
'walk beside me me every day
goodbye
it's good you came
Visit me in a dream
Everywhere you go, spread a smile
like you know
like you always hear
i miss you
angel
You went to dance with God
Because he wanted you close
And we all want you here too
Who could have thought you would go?
That it will be a last hug
You left so soon
I didn't get to
say goodbye to you
now you are a sun
so shine on me
walk beside me me every day
goodbye
it's good you came
Visit me in a dream
desert fairy
be calm
you can rest
stand upright
you are a hero"

Itai, Ron's lifemate since high school, wrote the following words in her memory:
"I remember that moment when I realized that I really love you.
We went camping on the beach with our friends.
I slept next to you and it was cold. I looked at you and covered you with my sleeping bag. You were so beautiful and peaceful and I stared at you and admired every moment. I didn't even care I'm cold, as long as you feel good. A week and a bit after that we sat outside your house and you kissed me, because you have no inhibitions. When you want something, you get it. You're not like everyone else. That was the moment when you entered my life. We were best friends who know how to laugh, talk and love forever .
We did everything together, always together, never taking a break. You revealed worlds to me that I never known and introduced me to new sides of me that I never knew about. You shaped and changed me.
Despite this hard parting, I remember that the most beautyful thing about you is that it is impossible to stop loving you, not even for a moment. I don't remember a day in my life that you didn't cross my mind and over time I just realized that this is you. Living on the edge, always want to taste and experience everything. driven by endless excitement and just flow with life wherever it takes you.
I'm glad we got to talk about everything and fix everything. When we got back in touch and would meet I remembered that no matter what happens I still love you. You are the love of my life. You are a part of me and I am who I am because of you. We talked, laughed and loved. I will never forget it. Despite all the conversations there are still so many things I want to tell you and hear from you. Who believed it is possible to take the life of someone who made so much out of it.
You were beautiful and pure, smiling, accommodating and attentive to any problem. You knew me better than anyone and in the most difficult moments of my life you were the one I turned to for help because only you knew how. Who do I turn to now Ron? Who will I love? Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Ron, my girl. Today I am alone, living my life with a broken heart that will never be mended. Looking at the time with you and your photos and holding on to our amazing memories together. Sometimes I cry and sometimes I stop myself from falling apart because I know that if you were here you would slap me, let me have it and tell me to keep looking forward. It's hard, Ron and I wish you were here to help me. only you can. I hope you are happy up there and please know that I think of you every second. Having trouble falling asleep from thoughts and ocasionally smile when another one of many memories with you comes to mind.
'You are now sleeping like a sad fairy who has had all her magic stolen from her and I am distant, cut off, paralyzed and my heart is bursting into pieces, give me a reason to hold you. Every day that passes it only becomes clearer how much you are missed.
I will continue to live my life and take you with me wherever I go. Live with the pain and hug it tight.
I love you little girl, I always have and forever will. I miss you with all my heart.
Yours forever, Itay.""

Ofek was Ron's beloved and close childhood friend. He is a lone soldier, an officer in the Nahal Patrol squad, who became an integral part of the Tzarfati family's household during the weekends upon his return from the army. He wrote the following words in her memory:
""My beautiful girl,
It's been five months that I've been trying to find something to say, trying to digest this thing, and just can't. Every weekend I stand over your grave and can't believe it's real. It's unbelievable! So how exactly do you sum up years of such unconditional friendship...?
Ron is one of a kind. Something you don't meet even in a lifetime. The most smiling and colorful girl you will meet. Strong values ​​that lead her through fire and water.
Ron has a real heart of gold. Always happy and does everything for those around her. Always makes sure to lift the mood and never be boring. One big heart! Ron taught everyone around her what free love is. To love even when it's hard. Knowing how to look at the transition a person is going through without judging. That's how our friendship was without conditions. No matter what came our way, nothing could harm what we have.
You and I met 11 years ago. We studied in the same junior high and at first we didn't really know each other. Two weeks before I moved to the US it all started. That Friday I was with the family at the amusement park. I remember having a pretty crappy day. I was on one of the rides. This long ride that launches you into the sky. A second before it started, I looked at the line of people. Suddenly I saw you, a ray of light, beautiful, cute, smiling, looking at me from the middle of the line. With that look, a friendship began to grow that would later become a brother and sister relationship.
If you have ever had the privilege in this life to meat your best friend, a friend who is not like a brother, but really is your brother, you probably met the most amazing person you will ever meet. A person who is your other half. The thing that balances you the most in this terrible life. The one whose one word, one hug of his, calms everything in you, makes you smile. It doesn't have to be someone you see every day or have a romantic relationship with. It has to be a human being that gives you butterflies in your stomach. This is someone who makes you smile when you think about him. This is the person you are most loyal to and he is you. in fire and water. Ready to do everything for you and you for him. He is your anchor in life!
I found mine
Her name is Ron Tzarfati.
An amazing girl with breathtaking beauty. From the outside and especially from the inside. A girl who knows how to pick you up, give you the slap you need, and then give you a kiss on the cheek. A girl full of love and joy of life like no one other. Full of energy and adventurous. a sun!
My best friend, my sister, my anchor in this life, my soulmate, I love you and will love you forever. Until a second ago we were sitting in my apartment and laughing endlessly. We promised each other that nothing would separate us. No relationship, no family, no nothing! It seems like the guy upstairs had other plans... even though our paths diverge, you will always be a part of me, in every choice and every step I take. I hope you look down on me and be proud. One day we will meet again.❤"