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Former President Donald Trump stated on the weekend that he has extended an invitation the family of a Guard member fatally shot last week to attend the presidential home.

He noted that he contacted her family and they were “deeply grieving”.

Information on the Devastating Incident

Soldier Beckstrom, 20, was lost her life in a attack on last Wednesday in DC.

Her colleague, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, is still in the hospital in serious condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have been held in their memory.

White House Offer

The commander-in-chief explained he’s talked about a visit to the White House for the parents of both individuals of the state Guard.

“I stated: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a tough thing, visit the White House. We’re going to recognize Sarah,” Trump informed journalists. “And likewise with Andrew, no matter the outcome.”

Public Reaction

Community members gathered over the past few days at Webster County high school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the West Virginia National Guard as part of Trump’s federal initiative to support public safety in Washington DC.

Remembering Beckstrom

“Sarah was the kind of student that instructors desired. She conducted herself with calm resilience, a bright grin and a upbeat demeanor that encouraged those around her,” Hankins, the leader of Beckstrom’s alma mater, stated to the press. “She was sweet, caring and always eager to help others.”

Service plans for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Legal Actions and Policy Adjustments

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old individual from Afghanistan with a charge of murder and charges of attempted murder while armed.

The incident caused the Trump administration to pause refugee claims and cease issuing visas to holders of Afghan passports.

Condition of Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a resident of Martinsburg, started his military career in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, per the Associated Press.

He is still undergoing care and is “battling to survive”, the state’s governor Morrisey stated on television.

Attorney general the attorney general stated on the program that she also intended to meet with his relatives.

Memory of the Fallen Soldier

Sarah, from Summersville, graduated from Webster County High in mid-2023 and joined the military shortly after, working as a law enforcement officer with distinction, as stated by the military.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had fortitude,” the governor informed the audience at the service. “Though her time lasted far too short, she has made an impact that’s going to endure.”