A friend of Angel Rampersad says the 28-year-old Army sergeant genuinely cared about people and made them feel important and seen.
Deonne Jinkins and Rampersad met in 2024 in Germany, where they served together and became good friends.
On Wednesday, the 22-year-old Jinkins recalled how Rampersad jumped in and set up a weekend celebration for Jinkins’ birthday within weeks of their first meeting.
“The fact that we had barely known each other, yet she showed up for me in such a big way, spoke volumes about the kind of person she was,” Jinkins said over Facebook Messenger. “I’ll never forget what she did for me that weekend.”
Jinkins said her friend “loved deeply, cared genuinely, and always made people feel seen and important.”
Rampersad’s family said in a brief statement she was a “gentle giant” who “stood up for those who couldn’t fight for themselves.”
“She loved her family fiercely and will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched,” the statement said.