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Former President Donald Trump revealed on the weekend that he has asked the relatives of a Guard member killed last week to visit the presidential home.

He added that he contacted her parents and they were “heartbroken”.

Background on the Tragic Event

US army specialist Beckstrom, 20, was killed in a attack on Wednesday in Washington DC.

Her fellow service member, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, is still in the hospital in critical condition.

Memorials across West Virginia have occurred in their honor.

White House Invitation

The commander-in-chief stated he’s talked about a meeting at the presidential residence for the loved ones of both soldiers of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, arrive at the White House. We’re going to recognize Sarah,” Trump told reporters. “And likewise with Andrew, no matter the outcome.”

Community Reaction

Attendees gathered over the past few days at a local school in the state to honor Sarah.

Both the soldiers had been fulfilling duties with the West Virginia National Guard as part of the president’s government program to assist policing efforts in the capital.

Remembering Beckstrom

“She was the type of pupil that educators wished for. She behaved with calm resilience, a bright grin and a optimistic attitude that lifted those around her,” the principal, the leader of her previous school, told the press. “She was sweet, considerate and always ready to assist people.”

Funeral arrangements for Sarah are still being arranged.

Legal Measures and Policy Revisions

Law enforcement have charged a twenty-nine-year-old Afghan national with one count of first-degree murder and charges of assault with intent to kill while carrying a weapon.

The tragedy prompted the administration to suspend asylum processing and halt issuing visas to owners of travel documents.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a resident of the city, enlisted in February 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of Musselman High, as reported by the AP.

He remains under medical supervision and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia leader the governor stated on a news program.

The state’s top lawyer Bondi told the program that she also intended to meet with Wolfe’s family.

Impact of Sarah Beckstrom

Sarah, from Summersville, completed her education from Webster County High in mid-2023 and began her service not long after, working as a law enforcement officer with excellence, as stated by the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she absolutely had bravery,” the governor told the crowd at the service. “Though her life ended too soon, she has made an impact that’s going to last forever.”