Queens Soldier Honored After Dying in Jordan Attack
A funeral was held for Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a soldier from Queens, who died in an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 31, 2026 —
A funeral service was held for Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a soldier originally from Queens, who lost his life in a recent Iranian missile attack. The attack targeted a U.S. base located in Jordan.
Staff Sgt. Rampersad was among the service members who died as a result of the incident. Further details regarding the specifics of the attack, the exact number of casualties beyond Staff Sgt. Rampersad, or the precise date of the funeral were not provided in the available information.
The attack on the U.S. base in Jordan has been attributed to an Iranian missile strike. The circumstances surrounding the incident and its broader implications are subjects of ongoing attention.
The loss of Staff Sgt. Rampersad represents a significant impact on his community and the military. Details about his service record, specific role, or any prior commendations were not included in the provided summary.
Information regarding the contractor’s name, the specific U.S. base targeted, or the exact timeline of events leading up to and following the attack was not specified. The reported cause of death for Staff Sgt. Rampersad is the Iranian missile attack.
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