Gila Sara Kessler was killed when a homicide bomber attacked a large group of waiting passengers at a bus stop under the bridge at French Hill, in northern Jerusalem, yesterday evening, Wednesday 19th June. She was almost 20 years old.

Gila was returning home from an extended day of work at her National Service position with the Jewish Agency's Education Department.

Gila was a light in our lives, with her constant smile, her never-ending helpfulness and sensitivity. She had a tremendous commitment to her responsibilities and to all her colleagues. She touched the hearts of all those who knew her and loved her, from the friends with whom she stayed in touch since elementary school, through those who knew her and worked with her, to the security guards and the cleaning staff. She had time for everyone, with her bright manner, her sensitivity to everyone's need. Gila was eager to learn from all those around her, but was very modest about her own accomplishments. She was a young woman with a deep sense of faith and a beautiful, understanding nature, someone who gave of herself to us all. She is no more, but her light will remain in our lives and the tragedy will mark us all.

May her memory be blessed and may her good deeds guide us always.