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Senator John Thune Honors National Guard Soldiers Shot in D.C.

Forbes Breaking NewsDecember 7, 20251 min562 views
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Tragedy Strikes National Guard

  • 😔 Senator John Thune expressed profound sorrow over the death of West Virginia National Guard member Specialist Sarah Beckum.
  • ⚠️ Beckum was one of two National Guard members shot in a targeted attack in Washington D.C. the day before Thanksgiving.
  • 🏥 The other guard member, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, remains hospitalized in grave condition.

Honoring Service and Sacrifice

  • 🕊️ Thune highlighted that both Specialist Beckum (20) and Staff Sergeant Wolf (24) were very young, choosing service and sacrifice for their country.
  • 🙏 He offered prayers for Wolf's recovery and for the families of both soldiers, emphasizing the nation's debt to them.
  • 🇺🇸 The Senator stressed the importance of never forgetting the sacrifices made by men and women like Wolf and Beckum.
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