Governor and First Partner Honor Army Specialist Alex J. Ram

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 5, 2022 | 7:34 PM GMT

On behalf of all Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom honor Army Specialist Alex J. Ram, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Partner extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
In memorial, Governor Newsom ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol.
Army Specialist Alex J. Ram, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, died on February 1, 2022, in a noncombat related incident in Tell Beydar, Syria. The incident is under investigation.
Specialist Ram was assigned to B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, CO. He was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.