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New York State Honors Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad with Half-Staff Flags and Funeral Procession

New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered state flags to fly at half-staff on July 31 to honor Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a 28-year-old U.S. Army soldier killed during an Iranian attack on a Jordanian air base. Rampersad, a resident of Ozone Park, Queens, was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant and served as a signal operations support specialist. During a funeral service held at Calvary Assembly of God Church, local dignitaries and community members gathered to pay their respects. While Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the service, the family chose not to have him speak to avoid political distractions. Governor Hochul praised Rampersad's courage and selflessness, noting that the nation is safer because of her service. Rampersad was born in Trinidad and earned a criminal justice degree from John Jay College before enlisting. She was remembered for her military achievements, including the Army Commendation Medal, and her strong ties to her local community.

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