World leaders honoured former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon during the first of two funeral services to be held Monday.<br/> <br />Sharon, who, died over the weekend after spending eight years in a coma was remembered for his strong character and sometimes controversial decisions.<br/> <br />U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said America's relationship with the state of Israel was unwavering despite some disagreements.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYING:<br/> <br />"In certain instances, American leaders, American Presidents had profound differences with him. And they were never shy about stating them, nor was he. Through it all , the United States whether we agreed or disagreed or disagreed with a specific policy has been unflagging in it\s committment to the state of Israel."<br/> <br />Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Sharon as a political career.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR SAYING:<br/> <br />"And the same iron det
