He sought it. Embarrassed it. Longed for it.
He made some incredible strides with the Palestinian people. He was even befriended by Chairman of the PLO, Yassar Arafat.
Maybe it was because he knew personally the conviction of the Israeli Defense Force and their abilities, loyalties and how they placed Israel ahead of their very lives.
Prime Minister Sharon was not a weak man. He looked at the future and knew without strides to find peace the children of either nation would never be healed of the rift that divided them.
I always thought Israel would build on his legacy. I guess I was wrong.
