> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://braperucci.africa/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public stories before exploring further. # #RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings - URL: https://braperucci.africa/rawlingsgoeshome-21-unforgettable-moments-at-the-funeral-service-of-flt-lt-j-j-rawlings - Published: 2021-01-27T13:34:00.000Z - Author: Bra Perucci - Publisher: Bra Perucci - Section: Culture - Description: Ghana’s longest-serving Head of State, Jerry John Rawlings went home today after his demise on November 12, 2020. The state funeral which took place at the Black Star Square was an emotional one that brought the country on its knees. In a pandemic that has taken the lives of so many Ghanaians,… ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3340502_436401947803031_797Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa4124673960743_o.jpg?v=kkfxs66w) ## Ghana’s longest-serving Head of State, Jerry John Rawlings went home today after his demise on November 12, 2020. The state funeral which took place at the Black Star Square was an emotional one that brought the country on its knees. In a pandemic that has taken the lives of so many Ghanaians, most thought that the event would have seen a meagre attendance due to social distancing but mourners defied all odds to attend the farewell service of the former leader who led two coups and won two keenly contested elections. Ghana’s President, Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leaders of both the Judiciary and Legislature were present at the event. Other high profile members of society including NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama and members of the party, JJ Rawlings founded were in full attendance. Liberia’s President George Weah, Sierra Leonean leader Julius Maada Bio and representatives from the UN and African Union were also present. Ghanaian photography, Agenda Kobby captured the event in 21 shots that will stay with us forever. Check them out below. ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3804155_436587787784447_8967751974874042844_o.jpg?v=kkfxuq0g) _Irene Logan performs a rendition of Andy William’s Impossible to a packed audience at the Flag Star Square_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3724073_436587667784459_1240825296372544444_o.jpg?v=kkfxuj2g) _Mortal remains of the Late J.J Rawlings being led to the Military cemetery by security forces_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3696820_436401594469733_7380364972394044500_o.jpg?v=kkfxu91c) _Members of the Ghana Armed Forces_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3511747_43640Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa511364Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa_6813467210541584088_o.jpg?v=kkfxtlw0) _Women Power_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3566222_436401897803036_8772864400415131223_o.jpg?v=kkfxtzs0) _Members of the clergy_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3553431_436402044469688_1874029063910513818_o.jpg?v=kkfxtrag) _A soldier displays his motor riding skills at the grounds_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3449452_436587831117776_37530Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa75220554Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa72_o.jpg?v=kkfxtabc) _A J.J Rawlings doppelgänger at the event_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3438577_436401847803041_1225035840238606317_o.jpg?v=kkfxt3dc) _Children of the late JJ Rawlings bid him farewell_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3422308_436402107803015_4705110343225151320_o.jpg?v=kkfxswfc) _A motorcade leading the president to the event’s grounds_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3267580_436401704469722_8870208309851104682_o.jpg?v=kkfxrmwg) _James Varrick Armah conducts the mass choir and orchestra at the funeral ceremony_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3082525_436402074469685_4197306166676912086_o.jpg?v=kkfxrfyg) _Member of the clergy in a facemask_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa2692459_436401391136420_8932616758227082405_o.jpg?v=kkfxqb28) _Daughters of J.J Rawlings, Zanetor, Amina and Yaa Asantewaa_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa2783068_436587594451133_7796852933839029921_o.jpg?v=kkfxquco) _Son of JJ Rawlings, Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa2780001_436587757784450_3259364722346638480_o.jpg?v=kkfxqo6g) _Widow of JJ Rawlings, Mrs Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings waves to the crowd_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa2403261_436587694451123_2199173475554066328_o.jpg?v=kkfxptbc) _Irene Logan_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/143405469_436587864451106_4529025008317384399_o.jpg?v=kkguqop4) _Gospel music minister, Joe Mettle pays tribute to the late Rawlings in an emotional song_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/142998925_436587934451099_6353482622082545150_o.jpg?v=kkguqyq8) _A traditional priestess_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3321044_436401667803059_1296074771870459658_o.jpg?v=kkfxrz8w) _Entourage from the Asantehene_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3377894_43640Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa27803083_5106628644829059289_o.jpg?v=kkfxsd4w) _Soldiers from the calvary on display_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/Rawlings-goes-home-braperucci.africa3267580_436401754469717_1827356850206565399_o.jpg?v=kkfxrt2o) _Dr Joyce Aryee_ ![#RawlingsGoesHome: 21 unforgettable moments at the funeral service of Flt Lt J.J Rawlings](https://braperucci.africa/api/media/variant/full/143390212_436587604451132_3946604955373296484_o.jpg?v=kkgwb4c0) _A helicopter with Ghana’s flag flies over the Black star square_