Even though the atmosphere was somber, heavy with grief, and solemn respect for the lives of the demised servicemen, state officials did not miss the slightest opportunity to honor the legacy of the late Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu.

His military friends paid tribute to their fallen comrade with deep respect, precision and symbolism.

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His dear widow, Naval Lieutenant Awura Adjoa Kumi-Kyere, also paid her tribute and last respect to her husband in grandeur and style.

She did so with the tenderness of a grieving wife and the honor of a naval officer.

While reading her tribute, she described her husband as someone who touched the heart of everyone he encountered.

She said he showered her with so much love and care and made their home so peaceful and loving.

In her own words, she said; “You were considerate, attentive, giving, fun and loving, a quiet source of strength to me and indeed everyone who encountered you. My darling, thank you, for blessing my life with your sweet presence and your ever-constant smile.”

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She further went on to express her unending love to her late husband, using coded military language.

For many civilian ears present at the funeral ceremony, it sounded like another military drill command that was being given, but little did they know that it was an immense expression of love brewed in the military barracks.

She said, “Mike-Yanke-Sierra-Whiskey-Echo-Echo-Tango-Bravo-Alpha-Bravo-Yankee-Bravo-Oscra-Yankee-India Lima-Oscar-Victor-Echo-Yankee-Oscar-Uniform”.

These words may sound like military drill commands, but they are in fact codes and military language developed to help convey coded messages to particular audiences.

In this regard, these particular codes are an expression of her love to her late husband and translate to; “My Sweet Baby Boy, I Love You.”

She went on to cement her love with even more concrete words, saying; “My forever and a day. Sleep well, my lover. May the earth rest lightly on you. God be with you till we meet again.”

The late Flying Officer served in the Ghana Armed Forces for years and lost his life tragically in a helicopter crash while in service to the nation.

He died together with seven others, including top government officials.

Watch her tribute below:



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