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“No ceremony can replace their voices” — Mahama consoles families of departed eight

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the families of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, that the nation continues to share in their grief, saying their loved ones remain part of Ghana’s collective memory and will never be forgotten.
Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service held in honour of the departed eight on August 6, President Mahama said the loss of their loved ones remains a painful moment for both the families and the country.
President Mahama said the eight departed individuals represented dedication, patriotism and commitment to national duty, adding that their contributions will remain part of Ghana’s history.
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