At just twenty, National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom carried a calm strength far beyond her years. Stationed near the White House, she handled long nights, harsh weather, and intense pressure with quiet courage. Helping others had always defined her—she organized food drives, tutored kids, and volunteered throughout high school before joining the Guard to serve in a bigger way. She told her parents her D.C. assignment was “the safest place in the country.” But that changed in seconds when gunfire broke out. Sarah was struck during the chaos and rushed to the hospital, where her family was told to prepare for the worst. Nothing could change the outcome.
Incident Near White House Involving National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom
