{
  "id": 220850,
  "title": "“His laughter still lives with us” — Widow remembers Flight Sergeant Addo Mensah at crash memorial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/his-laughter-still-lives-with-us-widow-remembers-flight-sergeant-addo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T13:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/his-laughter-still-lives-with-us-widow-remembers-flight-sergeant-addo-mensah-at-crash-memorial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ernest Addo Mensah's widow has delivered a heartfelt tribute to her husband and the six other victims of the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Reflecting on the painful year since the accident, she emphasized the enduring grief and the profound impact the loss has had on the family, describing Flight Sergeant Mensah as an optimistic individual whose laughter brought joy to those around him. The family, she said, has found strength in the support of friends and well-wishers, while expressing gratitude to President Mahama and the Ghana Armed Forces for honoring the fallen heroes and providing ongoing assistance. The memorial service drew representatives from various sectors, including government officials, religious leaders, traditional authorities, military personnel, and bereaved families, to commemorate the first anniversary of one of Ghana's most devastating aviation disasters.",
  "summary": "The wife of the late Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah has paid an emotional tribute to her husband and the seven other victims of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash, saying the pain of losing them remains as deep today as it was a year ago.",
  "key_points": [
    "Widow Ernest Addo Mensah's tribute at 2025 memorial",
    "Flight Sergeant Mensah remembered as optimistic with joyful laughter",
    "Ghana Armed Forces honored fallen heroes in service"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}