A state funeral for the eight Ghanaians who died in the recent helicopter crash will be held on Friday, August 15, at Black Star Square in Accra, President Mahama has announced.
The funeral will follow several days of national remembrance events, including an Evening of Reflection and Memorial on Saturday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the forecourt of the State House.
In addition, books of condolence will be opened at the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, the National Democratic Congress headquarters, and the NADMO head office from Sunday, August 10 through Thursday, August 14.
“May we all be comforted by the knowledge that, though they are gone from our sight, they remain forever in the spirit of the nation they so faithfully served,” Mahama said during his address.
The inter-denominational state funeral will bring together dignitaries, religious leaders, political figures, military personnel, and ordinary citizens in a unified show of national respect.
The state’s gesture is a symbol of honour for those who lost their lives in active service to the Republic.
