Yom HaZikaron, the Memorial Day for those that gave their lives in the defense of the State of Israel, was on April 29. We can take time out to remember what happened to us, whether we understand it or not. We can take the time to focus our thoughts on how we can strengthen our faith in G-d in the wake of tragedy. We can take the time to contemplate what needs to be said about the tragedies, and how to say it. Silence affords us these opportunites.
Silence is truly good for the person.
And to rephrase the words of the Talmud quoted above, silence is golden.