Mourners gathered at a West Virginia high school this weekend remembered a member of the National Guard Deadly shot Last week as a caring and positive person who wants to help others.
US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after Wednesday shooting in washington dc, While her colleague, US Air Force sergeant, was seriously injured. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition. In recent days, local vigils in West Virginia have honored the soldiers, including one Saturday evening at Webster County High School, where Beckstrom attended classes.
“Sarah was the kind of student teachers hoped to have,” said Jarrod Hankins, the school’s principal. “She carried herself with a quiet strength, an infectious smile and a positive energy that lifted people around her.” “She was kind, caring and always willing to help others.”
Beckstrom, 20, and Wolf, 24, deployed with the West Virginia National Guard as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign. Crime control plan Which unified the capital’s police force.
29 years old My country is Afghan Faces one number of First degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill during the shooting, which prompted the Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions and stop issuing visas to people traveling on Afghan passports.
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized for Beckstrom, according to Kathy Petrie, Dodd’s owner & Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs. Petrie said Saturday that the home has been in contact with Beckstrom’s family about services.
The town crowd, seated in bleachers and folding chairs, lit candles as they heard from clergy and Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who said he had visited the Wolfe family earlier in the day.
Wolfe, of Martinsburg, entered the service in February 2019. He graduated from Musselman High School in 2019, according to Berkeley County Schools.
The next day, Morrissey said during an interview on Fox News Channel’s “The Sunday Brief” that he remained hospitalized and “fighting for his life.”
U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi told Fox News Sunday that she also plans to meet with Wolf’s family.
Morrissey described it as a difficult time for the state.
He called Beckstrom “Webster County’s favorite daughter” and said he quickly learned of her reputation as a big-hearted person who loved serving others. Beckstrom, of Summersville, graduated in June 2023 and was drafted that month. She served with distinction as a military police officer, according to the West Virginia National Guard.
“She had a lot of kindness and she definitely had courage,” Morrissey told the crowd during Saturday’s vigil. “Although her life lasted very short, she left a mark that will last forever.”