Who was Sarah Beckstrom? Trump says US National Guard member killed in "terrible accident"
President Trump paid tribute to a US National Guard member who was killed in a car accident in Iowa, saying it was a "terrible accident."
A 21-year-old woman who was a member of the Iowa National Guard was killed in a car accident on Thursday, according to a statement from the governor's office.
Trump tweeted about the incident, saying: "Just spoke to Governor [Kim Reynolds] of Iowa, who told me that a National Guard member was killed in a terrible accident. We are all very saddened by this news."
The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the Iowa National Guard, according to the governor's office.
Beckstrom was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, according to a statement from the governor's office.
Just spoke to Governor [Kim Reynolds] of Iowa, who told me that a National Guard member was killed in a terrible accident. We are all very saddened by this news. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 25, 2023
Respectfully, Sarah Beckstrom was a young soldier who died in the line of duty, and her death is a terrible tragedy. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and fellow service members.
Author's note: This article is a tribute to the memory of Sarah Beckstrom, a young soldier who died in a tragic accident. Her life was cut short, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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