Patrick Morrisey: “The state of West Virginia, through my office, has formally…”

“But I first want to start out by honoring the two West Virginia Guard members whose sacrifice shook the world. Today I'm announcing that The state of West Virginia, through my office, has formally requested that U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. for her service and sacrifice while protecting our nation's Capital in Washington, D.C. specialist Beckstrom was killed in action while serving her country. She made the ultimate sacrifice, defending the freedoms we all hold dear.” (01:07–01:20)

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