Tom Farkash, helicopter pilot killed in summer 2006 war with Hezbollah. His sister Amit wrote this song to for him On July 24, 2006 Lt. Tom Farkash, 23, was killed along with another soldier when their Apache helicopter crashed en route to a mission across the Lebanese border during clashes with Hezbollah terrorists. Tom was a second generation pilot. Ever since he was a child he'd looked forward to the day when he could join the Israeli Air Force like his father. The same evening Tom's family recieved word of his death, his sister Amit, along with a friend, composed a song entitled "A Million Stars" in his honor. It is her farewell song to him. Both the melody and the words are quite moving, particularly as it is sung by Amit herself.************************* "A Million Stars************* You wanted to fly, You wanted to move forward With half a smile you went up A million stars in the sky Catch the color of your eyes Give me just one second to tell you goodbye You wanted to fly, you went too far In the midst of all this chaos, there is no one left to protect me A million stars in the sky Catch the color of your eyes I wanted just a second to tell you goodbye I wanted to sing You took up your guitar An angel playing for me Now with you I am singing A million stars in the sky Catch the color of your eyes I wanted to sing to you, to tell you goodbye I wanted just one second to tell you goodbye Give me just one second to tell you goodybe" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ link to hear this beautiful song :http://www.onefamilyfund.org/Portals/0/MediaGallery/millionstars.mp3
18 Comments
Michael Easter 02 Jan 2008
Amazing photograph.Les Jobes 29 Apr 2007
Wow... I am so very moved by your last three postings.. And you photography is really beautiful, you've captured the moment and emotions perfectly.. The lyrics in this song are fantastic and brought me to tears. Wow. You are awesome Nira. Thank you for opening our eyes and our hearts.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 25 Apr 2007
beautiful words and beautiful work!!Tabitha Borges 24 Apr 2007
very gentle and loving..:0)Thom Roslan 23 Apr 2007
Whoa.......This really brought me to tears my dear friend......We here in the US of A are also feelin' the Loss of our Loved Ones....The world is in a bitter chaos & battle between good & evil.....God Bless Us All !Ruth Kauffman 23 Apr 2007
A beautiful image and lovely tribute to your friend, Nira!!Lili Segal 23 Apr 2007
Hi Nira! Whenever I hear this song, my heart breaks. Wonderful and moving tribute to the memory of tom Farkas and 22,305 soldiers and victims of terror. May they all be of blessed memory!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 23 Apr 2007
GORGEOUS artistic capture to honor such a Beautiful Moving tribute!!!Thanks for sharing such precious tribute!!!With Love&Prayers,Dee!!!Joke Schotting 23 Apr 2007
A wonderful tribute to your friend dear Nira!!!!!Anonymous Guest 23 Apr 2007
A magnificent photo, Nira.Perfect lighting and contrasts. Even though it's so beautiful, I can feel sadness inside.It has the life of these soft Roses, yet with the contrasts of the sad heavy stones.I know the song and love it. Thanks for bringing it here, as another reminder.With tefila leshalom, Hugs, Love Ronit.( I could not view your portfolio, wonder what happened )Alberto D'Assumpcao 23 Apr 2007
Spectacular capture and splendid text, my dear friend!!! Excellent tribute!Pat Abbott 23 Apr 2007
A lovely tribute, Nira.Reba McDonald 23 Apr 2007
Beautiful.Loredana 23 Apr 2007
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE NIRAKaren Cash 23 Apr 2007
beautifulEmily Reed 23 Apr 2007
A BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL, NIRA. SO SAD TO SEE SO MANY DYING EVERY DAY.Joanna Jungjohann 23 Apr 2007
awesome beautiful niradarek koziol 23 Apr 2007
beautiful composition :) greetings