Former Pulse magazine assistant editor and football pundit Tony Ngare, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines ET 32 crash, received a heartfelt letter from his 8-year-old daughter days before his birthday. The note, shared by Ngare on social media, became a poignant reminder of their relationship amid the tragedy.
The letter, described as "beautifully worded," stirred widespread attention after Ngare's death. He shared the message, stating, "I was handed this letter by my eight-year-old daughter this morning. I read it and I almost let out a tear. This is the kind of stuff that keeps me going." Ngare noted his daughter frequently wrote him "lovely notes of appreciation," calling the gesture "moving."
Friends and followers reacted to the letter, with many praising the daughter's sincerity. Mueni Corazon called it "priceless," noting, "Your little gal is a gem. You're BLESSED." Daniel Nyamai described the moment as "the little joys of being a father," while Loretta Kahonga wrote, "Woow. That's very angelic of her. May she be blessed."
The crash, which claimed 32 Kenyan lives, left Ngare's family and colleagues devastated. Colleagues expressed grief, with Victoria Macharia writing, "And now you are gone... You’ve left her. This life. Rest with the angels." Cherotich Carren Kiki lamented, "Why? Why? Why? Oh dear God comfort Tony's family..."
Kiss100.co.ke, the original source, extended condolences to Ngare's family and other crash victims, stating, "May God comfort the families at these trying times." The daughter's letter remains a symbol of resilience amid the tragedy.
