Helicopter crash: Religious leaders call for service, sacrifice to honour fallen heroes

Mercy Amoah, speaking on behalf of the family of Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, said: “For us, it was not only the loss of a husband, son or brother, but a painful separation from a force that stood by and with us through every season of our lives…we still remember, still mourn…” The service was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, ministers of state, Members of Parliament, heads of security services, members of the Judiciary, diplomatic representatives, traditional leaders, religious leaders and other dignitaries.

Religious leaders have urged Ghanaians to uphold the values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash.

The call was made during the National Interfaith Memorial Service for the “Departed 8” held in Accra on Thursday, one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed their lives.