Flying Officer Twum Ampadu's Wife's Coded Military Message During Sad Tribute Explained

• The wife of Ghana Armed Forces officer Manaen Twum Ampadu left a touching tribute during the state funeral in honour of the recent helicopter crash victims
• Twum Ampadu's widow, who is a Lieutenant of the Ghana Navy, broke hearts when she shared her farewell message in military lingo
• The coded military message from Twum Ampadu's wife, shared in Alphas and Bravos of the NATO phonetic alphabet, has been explained

Naval Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyeremeh, an officer of the Ghana Navy, moved many to tears when she read the tribute to his late husband, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, during the state funeral held on August 15, 2025, for the recent helicopter crash victims.

Manaen Twum Ampadu was one of three military officers manning the Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter when it crashed on August 6, at Adansi Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, along with five top government officers.

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The state funeral held in honour of the crash victims saw Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyeremeh of the Ghana Navy in mourning clothes.

While some bereaved spouses allowed for their tributes to be read by proxy, the lieutenant and widow of Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu courageously read the tribute herself.

She began by describing the mood she was in on August 6, when she received the news that her husband had been killed in the tragic crash.

"The evening of that horrible Wednesday when I received the devastating news that I had lost my beloved husband, I looked outside, and I saw a ridiculously beautiful sunset. And I thought to myself, how dare the world continue and everyone go about their evening when I didn't know what to do with myself," the Naval lieutenant said as she began her tribute.

Manaen Twum Ampadu and his wife had been married since last year and had many years in front of them.

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"My husband was my everything. We met in 2022 on his birthday, and everyone will bear witness that we've been inseparable since then. People complained that we spent too much time together because everywhere I am, my husband wants to be there with me," she said, fighting back tears.

According to the naval officer, the day of her husband's death started with an unexplained sadness.

In concluding her touching tribute, Naval Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyeremeh shared a message coded in military lingo.

"Mike Yankee Sierra Whiskey Echo Echo Tango Bravo Alfa Bravo Yankee Bravo Oscar Yankee India Lima Oscar Victor Echo Yankee Oscar Uniform."

The phrase translates to "My sweet baby boy. I love you," in the military alphabet.

Netizens mourn with Twum Ampadu's wife

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media.

@xorlal_i said:

"This is the most beautiful and heart-wrenching tribute I’ve ever seen."

@RobertDzudzor noted:

"A truly beautiful tribute. May the Lord strengthen her. 🕊️❤️"

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@EbonySarpong commented:

"She’s a therapist, and I’m just wondering what’s going through her mind right now."

John Mahama promotes helicopter crash officers

During the state funeral in honour of the eight lives lost to the helicopter crash on August 6, John Dramani Mahama announced that three military victims will be promoted posthumously.

YEN.com.gh reported that Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu has been promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

His colleagues, Peter Bafemi Anala and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, will be promoted to the ranks of Flight Sergeant and Wing Commander.

Source: YEN.com.gh