It's with great sorrow we announce Ariel’s passing on October 15th after a six-month battle

with inoperable cancer. It came as a shock since he had been doing quite well.
His condition declined quickly after Yom Kippur. He passed away just a few days
later during his favorite holiday, Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), when all Israel was remembering the
temporary nature of our earthly dwelling.

Burial in Israel usually happens within 24 hours of death. His body was “laid to rest” in a permanent home in the Land; the Jewish way without a coffin, wrapped in a sheet…dust to dust. Though announced at the last minute, friends brought songs and stories and reminisced amidst tears and joy.
I’m so sorry we haven't kept you updated as we had hoped in the beginning, but life kept happening
with three moves in the meantime.

I'm fighting exhaustion as things have moved rapidly the last 2 weeks with almost no down time.
A local celebration of Ariel’s life will take place tomorrow, October 30, in our neighborhood community center where we've lived and worked the last 7 years. It will be recorded to share with you soon.

We plan to make a memorial webpage where people can share memories via text, video, or voice messages.

Thank you for accompanying us on the journey, it’s been a great comfort and encouragement.

Please remember to pray especially for his sons Joshua, Ian, and Jason who were unable to attend the last minute arrangements.

I've purchased a RT ticket to Florida Nov 25 - Dec 30 to spend with family, many of which we have not seen in 4 years. It's hard to imagine he won't be making this trip, it's all quite surreal.

I will return to Israel after the Florida visit.

With much love and gratitude,

Cindy Cook & Friend