{"id":249773,"date":"2024-11-12T18:22:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/12\/remembrance-day-ghanas-last-surviving-world-war-ii-veteran-calls-for-peace-ahead-of-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T18:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:22:45","slug":"remembrance-day-ghanas-last-surviving-world-war-ii-veteran-calls-for-peace-ahead-of-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/12\/remembrance-day-ghanas-last-surviving-world-war-ii-veteran-calls-for-peace-ahead-of-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembrance Day: Ghana\u2019s last surviving World War II veteran calls for peace ahead of elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early morning sunlight, a 99-year-old man stood tall at the Christiansburg War Cemetary in Accra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ex-Warrant Officer Class I Joseph Ashitey Hammond, Ghana\u2019s last surviving World War II veteran, is seen in a solemn mood honouring his fallen comrades on Remembrance Day\u2014a solemn reminder of those who sacrificed everything so that future generations might live in peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the world gathered to pay homage to these heroes on November 11, his message carried a new urgency, particularly for his own country as it approaches a tense election month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joseph Ashitey Hammond was only 16 when he set out from Ghana\u2019s shores to fight in a war that changed the course of history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participating in the Burma Campaign fought in the British colony of Burma, he witnessed the brutality of combat, the loss of friends, and the heavy toll war took on humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636689 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"450\" src-webp=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28.jpeg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636689\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, at 99 years old, he is the sole remaining voice of his generation in Ghana\u2014a living memory of World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite his age, Ex-WOI Hammond continues to stand as a symbol of courage and dedication, embodying the sacrifices made by Ghanaians who served in the war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking from his experience, he has a crucial message for Ghanaians as they head into the 2024 elections: peace is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urges his fellow citizens at the British High Commissioner&#8217;s residence on Monday to remember the horrors of war and choose unity over division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Hammond implores everyone\u2014candidates, voters, and law enforcement\u2014to approach the electoral process with respect and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo our youth, do not heed to anyone who asks you to go and fight. That is bad advice because elections are not for you to fight. Your party can win today, and the next time your opponent\u2019s party can emerge victorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo do not fight under any circumstance. We want peace,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His poignant appeal for a fair, impartial, and peaceful election reflects the lessons he learned on the battlefield and the values he has championed ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636685 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.32-1.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"600\" src-webp=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.32-1.jpeg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.32-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636685\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson, echoed Mr Hammond\u2019s sentiments, acknowledging the immense debt owed to veterans like him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She reminded those gathered of the importance of recognising these sacrifices, particularly at a time when global peace and stability can often seem fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe honour, today, all those who have served, no matter the country or which war and we give our thanks to everybody\u2019s service, particularly, those who made the ultimate sacrifice,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The significance of Remembrance Day: Honoring those who paid the ultimate price<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Observed every November 11, Remembrance Day serves as a global tribute to the countless soldiers who gave their lives in the World Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636688 lazyload ewww_webp_lazy_load\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28-1.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-eio-rwidth=\"800\" data-eio-rheight=\"600\" src-webp=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28-1.jpeg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-12-at-15.16.28-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032636688\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 79th ceremony held by the British High Commission in Ghana is a continuation of this tradition, a moment to pause and acknowledge the debt owed to the fallen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, it is an opportunity to reflect on the peace that these soldiers fought to secure\u2014a peace that, at times, can be taken for granted by those who did not witness the violence of war firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Ghana, the ceremony takes on particular significance. During World War II, thousands of young men from the then-Gold Coast enlisted, many never to return home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who did, like Mr Hammond, their experiences became a reminder that peace comes at a high cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remembrance Day is not only a tribute to the past but also a reminder of the responsibilities of the present\u2014to honor the memories of the fallen by preserving the peace they fought for and to educate younger generations on the value of unity.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the early morning sunlight, a 99-year-old man stood tall at the Christiansburg War Cemetary in Accra. 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