The death of Major Maxwell Mahama has not only gravely affected his family, it has affected many ordinary Ghanaians emotionally.

The gruesome murder of the Ghanaian soldier and the graphic evidence of the way and manner in which he died, struck a cord with many in the country. On the day of his burial, Friday June 9, 2017, the online community took to the platform to pen their heartfelt tributes to the soldier whom many had never met in their lives.

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Maxwell Adam Mahama was lynched on Monday, May 29, 2017 by residents of Denkyira Obuasi on suspicion that he was an armed robber. Over 50 people have been arrested in connection to his death.

Below are some of the touching tributes by ordinary Ghanaians that we found online.