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Funeral held for Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, Queens soldier killed in Iranian missile attack in Jordan

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

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A funeral was held for Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a soldier from Queens who lost her life in a missile attack. The attack occurred at a US base in Jordan and was carried out by Iran.

Family and friends came together to pay their respects to Staff Sgt. Rampersad. The gathering took place on Friday, allowing those who knew her to honor her memory.

Further details about the funeral and Staff Sgt. Rampersad's service are available from ABC7 Los Angeles.

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Category: local · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Funeral held for Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, Queens soldier killed in Iranian missile attack in Jordan

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