Ghana came together in solemnity on Friday, August 15 to honour eight heroes who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on August 6. The inter-denominational State Funeral, held at Black Star Square in Accra, drew a cross-section of the nation from grieving families and political leaders to religious dignitaries and ordinary citizens.
The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, alongside Speaker of Parliament, Members of Parliament, Members of Council of State, former Presidents and former Vice President, former First and Second Ladies, Chiefs, International Diplomats, Political Parties, Religious Leaders, and sympathisers from across Ghana and global joined in the tribute.
Heartfelt messages poured in from widows, children, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, the National Chief Imam, the Ghana Armed Forces, and community leaders also paid their respects. Each tribute reflected not only personal loss but a collective national grief.
State-Funeral-Brochure-Many described the fallen as selfless servants whose courage and dedication would forever inspire the country. Several speakers called for their legacy to be immortalised in the nation’s history.
Tears streamed down the faces of families, government officials, and citizens alike. The raw emotion at the Black Star Square made it clear that these eight men were beloved sons and heroes of Ghana.
The tragedy, which shocked the entire nation, has sparked conversations about the safety of military operations and the risks faced by those who serve in dangerous conditions.
As the funeral drew to a close, mourners left with heavy hearts but also with a sense of unity. The day’s ceremonies served as a reminder that even in loss, Ghana’s spirit endures, strengthened by shared grief and a collective will to honour its heroes.
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