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Gary Beckstrom, the father of fallen American hero Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard who was shot and killed by a terrorist in Washington, D.C., led a long list of memorials to her, the day after she died.
“My baby girl has passed to glory,” he posted on social media. “If I don’t talk to you don’t be offend[ed] this has been a horrible tragedy.”
Dozens of comments, expressing love and prayers for the family, followed.
She was shot, along with Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who remains hospitalized, allegedly by a migrant from Afghanistan who had been allowed into this country by the Biden administration.
The two had been deployed to Washington for “Operation DC Safe and Beautiful” to fight rising crime.
They were ambushed in broad daylight.
According to the Gateway Pundit, The two heroes had volunteered to work that day so others could be home with their families for Thanksgiving.”
Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general, explained, “She volunteered to be there on Thanksgiving — working today — she volunteers, as did many of those guardsmen and women so other people could be home with their families.”
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
2005–2025
A True American Hero pic.twitter.com/fJCIhSNvob
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 28, 2025
We are devastated to confirm the death of our own, Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot in the line of duty near the Farragut Square Metro Station Wednesday. Spc. Beckstrom was pronounced dead at MedStar Washington Hospital on Nov. 27, by wounds incurred during the shooting. pic.twitter.com/24aBjnstFk
— WV National Guard (@WVNationalGuard) November 28, 2025
Sarah Beckstrom, 20 year old Army Specialist, taken far too soon on the streets of our nation’s capital. A hero’s life cut short. Rest in peace, Sarah. We will never forget. pic.twitter.com/lmenSzvwdX
— Anna (@realAnn_29) November 28, 2025
Sarah Beckstrom’s father, Gary, is an American patriot. His daughter, Sarah, protected Americans daily.
Gary is in a Facebook group with me —
“1 Million Fed Up Patriots”.
Sarah is a hero, Christian, honors college graduate, & deeply loved her family.
Rest with our Lord, Heropic.twitter.com/aJ2WcsF2WP
— Free the World (@PatriotVerity) November 28, 2025
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom of the National Guard — a hero who volunteered to serve DC on Thanksgiving for people she never met and gave the ultimate sacrifice. May she rest in peace. It is now time to avenge her death and secure… pic.twitter.com/g6e0PhhD7Z
— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) November 27, 2025
The suspect in the shooting, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who came to the U.S. under a program set up by Joe Biden, is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
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