Hero’s funeral for Swapo veteran

NAMIBIANS must continue to build on the strong foundations established by the likes of the late Swapo veteran Maxton Josef Mutongolume.

This was said by President Sam Nujoma as the nation bid farewell to the freedom fighter in Windhoek on Friday. Mutongolume became the fourth person to be buried at Heroes’ Acre after Lieutenant General Rehabeam Dimo Hamaambo, Getrud Kandanga-Hilukilwa and David Hosea Meroro.”His revolutionary spirit should guide us in our efforts to build a prosperous Namibia for all her people,” Nujoma said.Mutongolume’s coffin was lowered to a 17-gun salute.Nujoma said Mutongolume’s name would be recorded in the annals of Namibia’s history.He had played an important role in defeating the evil forces of apartheid and colonialism, thereby bringing an end to the foreign occupation of the country.”As we mourn the passing away of this brave and fearless freedom fighter, we also recall (his) deeds of heroism, gallantry and bravery that he performed in combat against the enemy, which culminated in the achievement of our freedom and independence,” Nujoma said.He said Mutongolume had committed his entire life to the struggle for freedom.Mutongolume is survived by his wife Eunice and three children.Mutongolume became the fourth person to be buried at Heroes’ Acre after Lieutenant General Rehabeam Dimo Hamaambo, Getrud Kandanga-Hilukilwa and David Hosea Meroro.”His revolutionary spirit should guide us in our efforts to build a prosperous Namibia for all her people,” Nujoma said.Mutongolume’s coffin was lowered to a 17-gun salute.Nujoma said Mutongolume’s name would be recorded in the annals of Namibia’s history.He had played an important role in defeating the evil forces of apartheid and colonialism, thereby bringing an end to the foreign occupation of the country.”As we mourn the passing away of this brave and fearless freedom fighter, we also recall (his) deeds of heroism, gallantry and bravery that he performed in combat against the enemy, which culminated in the achievement of our freedom and independence,” Nujoma said.He said Mutongolume had committed his entire life to the struggle for freedom.Mutongolume is survived by his wife Eunice and three children.