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Killed in Iranian missile attack, Staff Sgt. Rampersad laid to rest : NPR
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- Angel S. Rampersad, a 28-year-old staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, was killed on July 17 in an attack at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, marking one of four American soldier deaths overseas in the past month.
- Rampersad, originally from Trinidad and raised in Queens, New York, was deeply committed to serving the United States, enlisting shortly after turning 21 and serving for seven years in locations including Hawaii, Germany, and the Middle East.
- Her community in Ozone Park, a diverse Queens neighborhood, held a vigil and funeral service honoring her sacrifice, with neighbors and local leaders recognizing her dedication and patriotism.
- Rampersad was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant and remembered not only for her military service but also for her involvement in her church, sports teams, and academic achievements at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
- Family and friends described her as a calm, happy presence who was proud of her service and focused on her mission, with her mother expressing immense pride despite the grief.
