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Family and friends remember fallen soldier at Jordan attack vigil
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Family and friends remember fallen soldier at Jordan attack vigil

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Family and friends mourned U.S. soldier Angel Rampersad, who died in combat during an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan.
  • Rampersad was remembered as a hero who fought and died for her country, with her mother expressing immense pride.
  • A vigil was held in Queens, New York, where Rampersad lived, and local officials are considering naming a street and a school in her honor.

Family and friends gathered in Queens, New York, to honor the memory of U.S. soldier Angel Rampersad, who was killed in action during an Iranian attack on an American base in Jordan. The 28-year-old soldier was remembered as a hero who served and sacrificed for her country.

Her mother, Carol Acevedo, spoke through tears at a vigil outside Rampersad's home, expressing deep pride in her daughter's service. "She fought for this country and died for this country. I am a mother who was very proud of her, she was very focused on what she did," Acevedo said, as reported by local media.

She fought for this country and died for this country. I am a mother who was very proud of her, she was very focused on what she did.

— Carol AcevedoAngel Rampersad's mother expressing pride and grief at a vigil for her daughter.

Rampersad's aunt, Judy Rackal, described her niece as a person of great inner strength who always provided a calming presence during family crises. Rampersad joined the Army at age 21 in 2019, fulfilling a lifelong desire to serve. She had previously served tours in Hawaii and Germany before re-enlisting.

Throughout her life, facing every crisis her family faced, she was always the calming element.

— Judy RackalAngel Rampersad's aunt describing her niece's strong character and supportive nature.

President Donald Trump recently received the remains of the four U.S. service members killed in attacks in Jordan and Iraq. Rampersad was among those honored. Neighbors in Ozone Park, where Rampersad lived, kept their porch lights on from the time they learned of her death until her repatriation.

Sam Esposito, president of the Ozone Park Residents Association and organizer of the vigil, emphasized the community's responsibility to honor Rampersad's memory and legacy. Queens Borough President Richard Donovan pledged to work with the city to rename the street where Rampersad lived in her honor and to advocate for a school in the community to be named after her.

Now it is our responsibility to honor her memory, preserve her legacy, and ensure that her name is never forgotten.

— Sam EspositoCommunity leader emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring the fallen soldier.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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