Some waiting in line to pay their respects shared their memories of meeting Peres, who served twice as Israel's prime minister as well as president and foreign minister. (Samer Shalabi/CBC)A man further down the line outside the Knesset recalled meeting Peres in a restaurant in small-town Israel about two decades ago. His state funeral will be held Friday, and leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are expected to attend. (Charles Bronfman)Sam Bronfman drove Peres in his Cadillac from Montreal to Ottawa, where he arranged a meeting with C.D. The elder Bronfman hastily arranged a dinner party, and the money was raised, and the cannons eventually got to Israel.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2016 15:45 UTC