Many people came to Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Thursday night. They sang church songs and freedom songs as they waited to see founding president Sam Nujoma one last time.
The body stayed at Parliament Gardens before the big memorial service, which will happen Friday at Independence Stadium. The crowds chanted his name as they waited their turn, showing love for the man who helped free Namibia.
Stephanus Ndulumba saw the body and shared his thoughts. He grew up in the Ohangwena region but lives in Windhoek today. He said everyone enjoys peace thanks to Nujoma. He remembers 1977 when freedom fighters came to his home. His mom told him these were soldiers fighting from Angola to free Namibia.
"When March 1990 came, we felt proud. I remember Nujoma saying Namibia will be free forever. Today, we enjoy peace and can live anywhere we want," Ndulumba said.
Patricia Beukes came to say thanks. "Nujoma did a lot for us. I feel glad I could say goodbye," she said.
Willy Tadeb is just 23 years old and studies at school. He wanted to see Nujoma to feel better about his passing. "I feel good after seeing him. May he rest in peace," said Tadeb.
Another person named Sartha lives in Windhoek. She felt she had to come. "I came here because he did much for our country. We need to show respect," Sartha said.
The burial will take place on Saturday at Heroes Acre.
The body stayed at Parliament Gardens before the big memorial service, which will happen Friday at Independence Stadium. The crowds chanted his name as they waited their turn, showing love for the man who helped free Namibia.
Stephanus Ndulumba saw the body and shared his thoughts. He grew up in the Ohangwena region but lives in Windhoek today. He said everyone enjoys peace thanks to Nujoma. He remembers 1977 when freedom fighters came to his home. His mom told him these were soldiers fighting from Angola to free Namibia.
"When March 1990 came, we felt proud. I remember Nujoma saying Namibia will be free forever. Today, we enjoy peace and can live anywhere we want," Ndulumba said.
Patricia Beukes came to say thanks. "Nujoma did a lot for us. I feel glad I could say goodbye," she said.
Willy Tadeb is just 23 years old and studies at school. He wanted to see Nujoma to feel better about his passing. "I feel good after seeing him. May he rest in peace," said Tadeb.
Another person named Sartha lives in Windhoek. She felt she had to come. "I came here because he did much for our country. We need to show respect," Sartha said.
The burial will take place on Saturday at Heroes Acre.
