The grief of losing a loved one was deeply felt at the State funeral for the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, as the widow of the late Dr. Samuel Sarpong shared a moving tribute. She expressed that despite the painful reality of his passing, her heart still longs to welcome him home.
“I remember the call you made to me in the early hours of that fateful and dark Wednesday, telling me you were leaving for Obuasi on a national assignment. You assured me it was a return journey. I am still looking forward to welcoming you back home, my dear husband,” she recalled.
She described her late husband as a man of integrity, a devoted partner, and a source of strength in difficult times.
“Your departure was so sudden that I still cannot believe it. The news of your passing continues to pierce through my very soul, leaving a deep and unbearable void in my heart,” she said with emotion.
Reflecting on his role at home, she said Dr. Sarpong built their family into a strong and loving unit. “You cared for us with such gracious love and led us with such a determined heart. You prayed with us, dreamed with us, and stood by us no matter the season.”
While she acknowledged his contributions in public service, she stressed that it was his role as a husband and father that truly defined him. “You were not just my husband; you were my partner in every sense of the word,” she noted.
Her tribute grew even more emotional as she called out to him as though he could still hear her. “Oh, Sarpong Kumankuma, hear my call and come back. Tell me this news is not true. The day is gloomy, the sun is gone, the weather is heavy, darkness is falling, and the space is empty. Hear our voices, those of your beloved wife and children, my dear husband.”
Concluding her heartfelt message, she said the family continues to feel his presence. “We can still hear the sound of your footsteps around the house, offering protection for the family. You ran a good race, my husband. May the doors of heaven be open for you until we meet again. Rest well, my dear husband. Sarpong Kumankuma, nanti yie, damirifa due.”
