The eight state officials who lost their lives in last year's helicopter crash would be proud of the government's efforts to combat illegal mining if they were alive today, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has said. Speaking on JoyPrime as the nation marked one year since the August 6, 2025, tragedy, Mr Schandorf said the government's initiatives against galamsey represent the most meaningful way to honour the memory of the deceased. If the fallen heroes were alive today, they would be proud of government's effort in the galamsey fight," he said. The anniversary has been marked by a national inter-faith memorial service and renewed reflections on the country's progress in tackling illegal mining. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.