Photos: Two brothers who died in a tragic Tema aircraft crash laid to rest
Frank Amoaning Donkor and Elijah Ofori Donkor were laid to rest on Saturday, March 28, at the State House. Thousands of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell to the brothers who lost their lives in a tragic microlight aircraft crash in Tema.
The solemn funeral rites drew a crowd of family, friends, sympathisers, church members, aviation enthusiasts, and members of the general public. Some members from both the majority and minority caucuses in Parliament attended, as well as the Speaker of Parliament, the Chief of Staff, and other ministers of state. Gospel musicians Elder Mireku and Jack Alolomie ministered throughout the service. The brothers died two weeks ago when the aircraft they were travelling in from Ho crashed near a school in Tema. Their father, Elder Frank Kwabena Donkor, recounted the final moments he shared with his sons, revealing he spoke to them just five minutes before the crash.
Mourners clad largely in black and red filled the venue early in the morning while church leaders led prayers and hymns. The ceremony was marked by scenes of deep sorrow, with many mourners visibly overcome with emotion as they filed past to pay their last respects.
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The funeral of two brothers, who tragically died in a Tema aircraft crash, took place on Saturday, March 28, drawing thousands of mourners. The solemn rites saw family, friends, and prominent figures come together - but the emotional weight of the day hinted at something more.
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