The widow of Sergeant Ernest Addo, one of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s helicopter crash, has described him as her “biggest cheerleader” and the man who gave her “the experience of being deeply understood and utterly loved.”
In her emotional tribute, she recalled his constant encouragement and affection, often calling her countless times a day. She said Sergeant Ernest Addo’s kindness, humility, and dedication to service earned him the nickname “adwumawura” among those who knew him.
“The Z9 helicopter was like your first child, and in every conversation you would find a way to bring it up,” she said, remembering how he would spend long nights researching how to care for the aircraft.
She shared that they were married for only a month, yet the years they knew each other were “undoubtedly the best moments” of her life. She recounted suggesting they marry on his birthday, July 5, so he would never forget their anniversary.
According to her, Sergeant Ernest Addo’s love for God was unmatched, and she affectionately called him “my apostle.” His favourite Bible verse was Isaiah 54:10: “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken.”
According to her, on the morning of the accident, she called him feeling unusually sad, and his first response was to pray with her before telling her he had a flight to Obuasi and would be back.
“I’m still waiting. I do not know for how long I will continue waiting. But I will still wait,” she said.
Declaring that “death has not won,” she said Sergeant Ernest Addo died knowing Christ as his Lord and Saviour.
“Meeting you has shown me that angels truly exist in human form. You’ll forever be my hero. Forever in my thoughts. Never to die. Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord. Till we meet again. Goodbye, my love.”
