A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.
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The gist
The Senate formally honors two West Virginia National Guard members shot in D.C. while patrolling with the Safe and Beautiful Task Force on November 26, 2025.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: Beckstrom and Wolfe families, West Virginia National Guard, and first responders who apprehended the attacker.
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic resolution only.
What it does
- Honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Summersville, WV, who died November 27, 2025.
- Honors Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Martinsburg, WV, hospitalized in critical condition.
- Condemns the targeted assault on service members in the nation's capital.
- Recognizes Guard members and responders who acted under fire and caught the attacker.
Why should I care?
Both victims were young ā€” Beckstrom enlisted just weeks after high school graduation, Wolfe while still in high school. Supporters say formal recognition shows respect for Guard members balancing civilian jobs with risky deployments. Critics argue symbolic resolutions can't replace policy debates over deploying Guard troops for domestic patrols. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.