The Ghana Air Force has confirmed the demise of one of its officers who collapsed during the 67th Independence Day parade at the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua.
The sad event happened on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Koforidua Government Hospital, where Flight Seagent (F/Sgt) Armah Nii Okai Mensah Alfred was receiving medical attention after falling during a parade at the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre.
“F/Sgt. Armah was the Supernumerary for the Air Force Male Contingent on parade during the 67th Independence Day,” the Force stated.
The Air Force, in a statement announcing the passing of the young officer, added that F/Sgt. Armah was a “hardworking, respectful and professional Airman.”
“He was diligent and highly proficient in his chosen career and his absence would be sorely missed.”
Meanwhile, a delegation led by Chief Staff Officer Air Commodore Eric Yirenkyi visited the deceased’s family on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to officially relay the news. F/Sgt. Armah’s body was later received at the Air Force Base in Accra.
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Below is the full statement from the Air Force:
AIR FORCE MOURNS THE LOSS OF FLIGHT SERGEANT ARMAH
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Flight Sergeant (F/SGT) Armah Nii Okai Mensah Alfred. He was the Supernumerary for the Air Force Male Contingent on parade during the 67th Independence Day Parade which took place on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre.
The sad event occurred at the Koforidua Government Hospital where he was receiving treatment after he collapsed during the 67th Independence Day Anniversary Parade. F/Sgt Armah was a hardworking, respectful and professional Airman. He was diligent and highly proficient in his chosen career and his absence would be sorely missed.
Meanwhile, a delegation led by the Chief Staff Officer, Air Commodore Eric Yirenkyi, visited the family of the deceased on Thursday 7 March 2024 to officially convey the news. His body was later received at the Air Force Base Accra.
We convey our deepest sympathies to all, especially the deceased family and we entreat all to respect the privacy of the family of the late Senior Non-Commissioned Officer during this difficult period. Funeral announcements will be communicated later.