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Pleasant Productions Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, a 28-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Queens, New York, was killed during an Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan while serving her country. Family, friends, fellow soldiers, and community members gathered to honor her life, sacrifice, and military service during her funeral.The funeral also drew national attention after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended with prepared remarks but was not invited by the family to speak. According to multiple reports, the family chose who would deliver tributes during the service, and Mamdani’s prepared eulogy was not included.The incident quickly became part of a broader public discussion about military service, respect for Gold Star families, and the role of elected officials at private funerals. While opinions differed on the decision, the central focus remained Sgt. Rampersad’s sacrifice and the family’s right to determine how their loved one would be remembered.#usarmy #goldstarfamily #usa