The average Ghanaian did not expect to hear this news ever, ours was to hear politicians argue about national policies, the usual heckling which sometimes turn into mockery and the like, but not a helicopter crash.
Suddenly Ghana was thrown into a state of mourning, the young, vibrant and dedicated statesmen had perished.
The tributes from the families described the relationships of the fallen heroes as fathers, husbands, friends and statesmen.
In reading the biography of the tribute of Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the family said: “Your true legacy lies in the relationships you built.”
All the tributes that poured in demonstrated the good relationship and the impact the fallen heroes had on their families, the society and the nation.
Apostle Brigadier General Kumi-Woode, Director-General, Religious Affairs at the Ghana Armed Forces in a sermon said the tributes from the families and especially the wives of the fallen heroes attested to the fact that they had a good relationship with their families and their spouses.
“If your wife doubts that you will make it to heaven, forget it,” he said
The tragic death of the eight heroes reminds Ghanaians of the importance of nurturing meaningful connections with others.
Good relationships with others bring joy, a sense of support and ultimately shaping lives with a lasting impact.
Since the tragic incidence, social media has gone agog with all kinds of explanations and conspiracy theories.
The question however is, how citizens are learning from the tragedy and moving on in a more peaceful and healthy way as a nation.
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in a tribute to the eight fallen heroes cited an instance when the late Dr Edward Omane-Boamah, paid for the surgery of a child with physical disabilities and wrote a poem for the child, ‘ Setor” before the surgery.
Citing portions of a poem, he said “You are not alone, you’ve got me, always there to share”
Let us move on as a nation with these words “You’ve got me, always there to share” and prioritise our humanity above everything, for this life is so fleeting.
He said, “the funeral will bring closure to grieving nation…”and the beginning of newness as the almighty God heal our land.
GNA
