Touching Photos As George Magondu’s Widow Attends Late Soldier’s Mass Prayer With Kids

• Photos of the late George Magondu's widow and their kids attending a mass prayer for the fallen soldiers went viral
• Brenda Okello, who is also a military officer and a mother of three, wore black for the memorial service
• Netizens comforted the widow via the video's comment section, asking her to stay strong for her young kids

George Magondu, the pilot of the ill-fated chopper that crashed on April 18, killing 10 people on board with two surviving, is survived by a widow and three kids.

The loss of a loved one is never easy to get through, and Major Magondu's wife, Brenda Okello, is braving the storm.

Magondu, a 29-year-old pilot, was one of the casualties in the Chesugon crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet on April 18.

Did George Magondu's widow attend a requiem mass?

The mother of three was heartbroken to learn of her husband's demise. She has been sharing videos of their family on social media while mourning him.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) held a requiem mass for its fallen heroes, and Brenda was in attendance with her three kids.

She donned a black dress, and her kids stuck by her side in the photos. Her kids donned matching suits and, at one point, escorted their mum to the podium.

Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General John Omenda, spoke during the mass and termed the fallen soldiers heroes who died in the line of duty. He said:

"This is one of the worst tragedies that the Kenya Air Force and the Kenya Defence Forces as a whole has faced. I pass my condolences to all the bereaved. I have constituted a board to investigate the cause of the crash and give recommendations to further improve the safety of our troops going forward."

Netizens react to Major George Magondu's widow and kids

Here is what they had to say:

charijosephine:

"My condolences to captain Brenda and the babies."

Lisa:

"Healing to you and your family mama Liam."

Apindi Fredrick:

"Pole sana Brenda...May his soul rest in peace."

valmumo:

"Condolences mama Liam..she's such a humble soul aki."

Eunicitah Sasha:

"The two lastborns are Mangondus twins eeeih may God comfort you mama Liam."

manyinsachristine:

"Rip my dearest sister, may God keep watching over on you, and almighty protect your children."

user8699592859119lk:

"Pole sana Brenda may you find solace in the Lord."

judyomungo7:

"Such a young family pole Brenda."

Mc Omolloh Nyamanga:

"Brenda you have God nyathiwa."

How Magondu's family learnt of his demise

His mother, Mary Wambui, recounted how they learned of the crash through Magondu's wife, who was also a military captain.

They were informed that he had sustained a severe facial injury and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to Citizen TV, Wambui stated that her son has left a wide gap.

All about Francis Ogolla's funeral

• Aileen Ogolla was overcome with emotions during her husband's memorial service, and their daughter was seen comforting her.
• Francis Ogolla's widow and daughter broke down as the body of the KDF boss was lowered into the ground.
• Rachel Ruto shed tears as Ogolla's body was lowered to the ground.
• Joel Rabuku revealed his father, Ogolla, was friends with President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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George Magondu's widow and his kids (left and right) during a requiem mass for the fallen KDF soldiers. George Magondu while still alive (centre).

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