Ghanaian Soldier Killed in Helicopter Crash Had Married Just One Month Earlier

Ghana is mourning the loss of Sergeant Ernest Addo, one of eight people who tragically died in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6.

What makes his death even more heartbreaking is the revelation that Sergeant Addo had just tied the knot with his wife on July 5, 2025—barely one month before the fatal crash.

A touching video now circulating on social media captures the young couple during their wedding ceremony, smiling and exchanging vows in front of family and friends. The clip has since gone viral, with many Ghanaians expressing sorrow and disbelief over the tragic twist of fate.

“Life is so fragile. One moment you’re starting a new chapter, and the next, everything is gone,” one user commented under the video.

The identities of the other victims have not yet been fully released, and investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Sergeant Addo’s passing has left not only his family and friends devastated, but also a nation grappling with the pain of losing a soldier who had so recently celebrated one of life’s most joyous milestones.