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coma for eight years, so perhaps the common conversation, the current conversation would die down a bit. but what are people saying today about his passing? reporter: well, it is, of course, shabat here, the holy day of jewish week so official reaction is slightly more muted than on a regular day. but there have been written statements from the prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, talking about how ariel sharon s memory will be enshrined forever, and the president perez said ariel sharon knew no fear and never feared pursuing a vision. he used his nickname, eric, he said, loved his people and his people loved him. there will be a state funeral for mr. sharon. it will take place on monday. his body will lie in state at the israeli parliament tomorrow and he will be laid to rest at his beloved farm, his ranch in southern israel, alongside his wife. and we know our vice president, joe biden, among other dignitaries will be there