Amupolo remembered for bravery
The late retired Brigadier-General Erasmus Amupolo has been remembered for his bravery and diligence following his passing last week Thursday.
He was 63. Retired army General Martin Shalli described the late Amupolo as a brave cadre of the liberation struggle.
“He was one of the greatest fighters of our liberation struggle and was a source of inspiration; he really was a good man, a great leader and a committed cadre of the liberation struggle, a true patriot a great man who distinguished himself especially during the battle of Vietnam during 1978.”
According to Shalli, the late Amupolo showed great bravery during the battle.
“Despite being wounded he continued fighting in that battle. His dedication is unmatched, he was a good commander. He will be sorely missed and may his soul rest in peace,” said Shalli.
Former army commander and defence ministry permanent secretary Erastus Negonga eulogised Amupolo a pioneer of the defence force.
“The country has lost a pioneer of the defence force. I knew Brigadier Amupolo for many, many, many years. During the struggle we worked closely together. He was an easy guy and a brave commander. He gave courage to his troops,” he said.
According to Negonga, Amupolo remained consistent in his character.
“Most of the times, he remained the same person. He was a diligent and very brave man. We have lost a really great man,” said Negonga of his encounters with Amupolo.
A motor vehicle accident in the Omaheke Region claimed the life of Amupolo and six other individuals on Thursday evening.
Amupolo retired from military duty in 2014 following 40 years of service, first with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia and later the Namibian Defence Force.
Amupolo headed the 26 Motorised Infantry Brigade at Grootfontein until his retirement.
OGONE TLHAGE
He was 63. Retired army General Martin Shalli described the late Amupolo as a brave cadre of the liberation struggle.
“He was one of the greatest fighters of our liberation struggle and was a source of inspiration; he really was a good man, a great leader and a committed cadre of the liberation struggle, a true patriot a great man who distinguished himself especially during the battle of Vietnam during 1978.”
According to Shalli, the late Amupolo showed great bravery during the battle.
“Despite being wounded he continued fighting in that battle. His dedication is unmatched, he was a good commander. He will be sorely missed and may his soul rest in peace,” said Shalli.
Former army commander and defence ministry permanent secretary Erastus Negonga eulogised Amupolo a pioneer of the defence force.
“The country has lost a pioneer of the defence force. I knew Brigadier Amupolo for many, many, many years. During the struggle we worked closely together. He was an easy guy and a brave commander. He gave courage to his troops,” he said.
According to Negonga, Amupolo remained consistent in his character.
“Most of the times, he remained the same person. He was a diligent and very brave man. We have lost a really great man,” said Negonga of his encounters with Amupolo.
A motor vehicle accident in the Omaheke Region claimed the life of Amupolo and six other individuals on Thursday evening.
Amupolo retired from military duty in 2014 following 40 years of service, first with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia and later the Namibian Defence Force.
Amupolo headed the 26 Motorised Infantry Brigade at Grootfontein until his retirement.
OGONE TLHAGE
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