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16. RIP SPC Beckstrom. You should have had a long and happy life.

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 07:42 PM

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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after DC shooting, Trump says [View all] In It to Win It Nov 27 OP

Very sad mvd Nov 27 #1

She died with her boots on. Doing her job. Irish_Dem Nov 27 #2

2001? sarisataka Nov 27 #12

No, I do not. My point was that Trump is a disaster in office. John1956PA Nov 27 #18

Yes we know Trump has blood on his hands with this death. Irish_Dem Nov 27 #19

Commander-in-Chief was shot & killed Nov. 22nd 1963 KS Toronado Nov 27 #21

Also, a decorated veteran. n/t the nelm Nov 27 #27

NO. JFK was not active duty, he was a CIVILIAN. Irish_Dem Friday #31

She was only 20 years old... whathehell Nov 27 #29

RIP.... JoeOtterbein Nov 27 #3

I am so mad I could spit! piddyprints Nov 27 #4

This brings with it Greg_In_SF Nov 27 #5

R-I-P Sarah 🙏 Raine Nov 27 #6

More blood on Trumps hands Blues Heron Nov 27 #7

Trump used our military as a prop once again newdeal2 Nov 27 #9

Don't believe it was for his vanity KS Toronado Nov 27 #26

... littlemissmartypants Nov 27 #10

Such a tragedy...so pretty and young. Am both sad and furious. allegorical oracle Nov 27 #11

So sad. I hope she is in a better place. lostnfound Nov 27 #14

RIP. Sarah debm55 Nov 27 #15

RIP SPC Beckstrom. You should have had a long and happy life. COL Mustard Nov 27 #16

So young BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 27 #22

It looks like PTSD kills again. BidenRocks Nov 27 #23

II have been away from the news all day, so I'm just learning this. hamsterjill Nov 27 #24

Rest In Peace, Sarah.. and your Loving Cha Nov 27 #25

More blood on his hands purr-rat beauty Nov 27 #28

May she rest in peace LetMyPeopleVote Friday #32