by Dennis Augustine
Today we honor Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt. Andrew Wolfe — both attacked while carrying out their mission in Washington, D.C. Spc. Beckstrom passed on Nov. 27, her grieving father tenderly holding her hand in her final moments.
SSgt. Wolfe continues to fight, and we lift him in prayer as we hope for a full recovery.
Their courage reflects the very best of our Guard. And according to federal watchdog agencies, no matter how dedicated our personnel were, there is simply no world in which 80,000+ evacuees could be fully vetted during a total collapse. Our heroes were standing watch in the aftermath of decisions far beyond their control.
Today, flags were lowered to half-staff as the WVNG paused for a moment of silence to honor their service and embrace their families in grief. May Sarah’s memory be a blessing, and may we stand united against this cowardly act.
