Senator Capito Honors West Virginia National Guard Members Shot in DC

Honoring Fallen Guardsmen

• 💔 Senator Capito expresses deep sorrow over the attack on two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
• 🇺🇸 US Army Specialist Sarah Beckrom, 20, tragically passed away on Thanksgiving Day.
• 🇺🇸 US Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, 24, remains in critical condition, fighting for his life.

Sacrifice and Service

• 🎯 The attack is described as a deliberate and senseless act of violence against individuals serving their country.
• 🕊️ Specialist Beckrom is remembered as a peacemaker with a bright spirit, serving with honor and distinction.
• 🛡️ Staff Sergeant Wolf is highlighted as a fighter and a devout individual, with his family drawing strength from their faith.

State and National Support

• 🙏 West Virginia stands united in supporting Andrew Wolf and his family, emphasizing that they are not alone.
• 🤝 The West Virginia National Guard leadership is commended for their steadfast support of the affected families and service members.
• 🌟 The resolution aims to formally honor Specialist Beckrom and Staff Sergeant Wolf, recognizing them as the best of West Virginia, the National Guard, and America.

Call for Unity and Resolve

• ✊ The incident underscores the sacrifices made by service members and the nation's dependence on them.
• 🚫 It serves as a call to stand against violence, especially directed at those who protect the country.
• 🎗️ The resolution will assure the families that the United States Senate stands with them in their time of grief.