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Former President Trump announced on the weekend that he has extended an invitation the relatives of a National Guard member killed last week to come to the White House.

He added that he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated”.

Details on the Devastating Event

Soldier Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed in a violent incident on Wednesday in the nation's capital.

Her colleague, Staff Sgt Andrew Wolfe, twenty-four years old, remains hospitalized in grave state.

Memorials across the state have taken place in their honor.

White House Offer

The commander-in-chief stated he’s talked about a visit to the White House for the loved ones of both soldiers of the West Virginia Guard.

“I said: ‘When you’re prepared, because that’s a difficult moment, visit the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” Trump addressed journalists. “And likewise with Andrew, whether he recovers or not.”

Community Support

Community members came together over the past few days at a local school in West Virginia to remember Beckstrom.

Both the soldiers had been serving with the military unit as part of the president’s government program to support policing efforts in the capital.

Remembering Sarah Beckstrom

“Sarah was the kind of student that instructors wished for. She behaved with calm resilience, a bright grin and a optimistic attitude that inspired people around her,” Jarrod Hankins, the head of Beckstrom’s previous school, told the media. “She was caring, caring and always eager to help others.”

Memorial details for Sarah are in the process of planning.

Legal Actions and Government Changes

Officials have charged a 29-year-old Afghan national with a charge of first-degree murder and charges of violent assault while armed.

The tragedy prompted the administration to halt asylum processing and cease providing entry permits to owners of Afghan passports.

Condition of Andrew Wolfe

The airman, a native of Martinsburg, began his service in 2019 and is a 2019 graduate of his local high school, as reported by the Associated Press.

He continues to receive treatment and is “battling to survive”, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey said on television.

The state’s top lawyer the attorney general informed the program that she planned to visit his relatives.

Legacy of the Fallen Soldier

Beckstrom, from her hometown, completed her education from her high school in mid-2023 and began her service not long after, serving as a military police officer with excellence, as stated by the military.

“She had a lot of goodness and she absolutely had fortitude,” he informed the gathering at the vigil. “Though her time ended too soon, she has made an impact that’s going to be remembered always.”