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Former President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has asked the family of a National Guard member tragically killed last week to attend the executive mansion.

He noted that he spoke to her family and they were “devastated”.

Information on the Heartbreaking Incident

US army specialist Beckstrom, 20, was lost her life in a attack on last Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her fellow service member, US air force staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, 24, continues receiving treatment in serious condition.

Gatherings across West Virginia have taken place in their memory.

White House Call

The commander-in-chief stated he’s discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the state Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a hard experience, come to the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” the president addressed the press. “And likewise with him, whether he recovers or not.”

Public Response

Attendees assembled over the weekend at Webster County high school in the state to honor Beckstrom.

Both they had been serving with the state guard as part of Trump’s government program to support public safety in DC.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the individual that educators wished for. She conducted herself with calm resilience, a warm expression and a optimistic attitude that lifted people around her,” Hankins, the leader of her alma mater, stated to the Associated Press. “She was caring, caring and always eager to support those in need.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Judicial Measures and Policy Changes

Law enforcement have accused a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with one count of homicide and two counts of violent assault while armed.

The tragedy prompted the government to halt refugee claims and temporarily stop issuing entry permits to owners of passports from Afghanistan.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

Andrew Wolfe, a resident of the city, enlisted in early 2019 and is a graduate of his local high school, per the AP.

He remains under medical supervision and is “fighting for his life”, the state’s governor Patrick Morrisey said on Fox News Channel’s The Sunday Briefing.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi stated on the program that she also intended to meet with his relatives.

Impact of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, graduated from Webster County high school in 2023 and joined the military shortly after, working as a military police officer with honor, according to the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of compassion and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey addressed the audience at the vigil. “Though her time was cut short, she has left a mark that’s going to endure.”