Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Major General James Seward:

I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a brave and dedicated professional.

The news of Specialist Beckstrom’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that she made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like her. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Specialist Beckstrom’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Specialist Beckstrom had on countless lives throughout her life and career. The memories of her dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her.

To you, General Seward, and the entire United States Department of Defense - Army National Guard - West Virginia Army National Guard, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 46+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a brave and dedicated professional, be a source of strength and may her legacy inspire others to follow in her footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice she made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Chief (retired) Don P. Jensen Sr.

"Life is your classroom. Experience is your teacher. Choices are your test." GJ 1930-2003

December 5, 2025

Rest in peace sister

Reserve Officer Steve Du
Retired

December 4, 2025

May she rest in eternal peace. May we all remember those who put the uniform on in protection of our communities and our country.

Ret. DFC Torres
LCSO

December 4, 2025

Rest in peace Specialist Sarah Beckstrom! Thank you for your 2 years 5 months of service with the United States Department of Defense - Army National Guard - West Virginia Army National Guard, in West Virginia. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Parents, the rest of your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten! God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

December 3, 2025

RIP

Assistant Chief Robert Jenkins
North Bay Village PD

December 3, 2025

Rest in Peace, young lady. Army Strong!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon LAke PD OH

December 3, 2025

Rest easy Hero

Frank Granto
Niagara County Sheriff's Office

December 3, 2025

Please join me in extending our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the extended law enforcement family of the U.S. Army National Guard, West Virginia.



End of Watch Thursday, November 27, 2025




Rest in Peace sister and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.


I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 3, 2025

This country will never forget you. This country will survive because of you for your death has lit a fire that will not be extinguished. You will rest with heroes.

Patricia Harrison RN

December 3, 2025

Rest In Peace Warrior, you’ve done The Job well with honor! We’ve got it from here!!

MSgt Mike OWEN
USAF

December 3, 2025

Rest in Peace Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Beckstrom Family and the West Virginia Army National Guard.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

December 3, 2025

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

December 3, 2025

Serving our country asks us to be in places we never expected, at least that is what I found to be true. As Marine to Soldier, I say well done, you have shown the best of what our country has to offer. I'm sorry you had to sacrifice your life and my sympathies are with your parents and your company. End of watch, Soldier. Semper Fi.

Sgt Chris Schaefer
USMCR

December 3, 2025

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 3, 2025

Rest in peace, sister.

Officer R. Law #257
Rocklin PD

December 2, 2025

RIP Specialist Beckstrom. Thank you for your service to the Country

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

December 2, 2025

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer T Fettig eow 02/16/2004

December 2, 2025

Specialist Beckstrom is the model of what a free giving Hero she is and will eternally be recognized as so. We are all empty today because of this senseless tragedy. I am forever Grateful for her standing between us and danger. This Blue Line she walked is very Thin. Lord comfort Her Parents, Family, Fellow Milutary Police Officers and Friends in these days to come. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police, Forever In Christ!
Tennessee Spiritual Caregiver

December 2, 2025

Specialist Beckstrom,

I was deeply saddened to learn of your passing. You are a genuine hero. You have my deepest respect. Rest in peace. I will pray for your family, friends, loved ones and your fellow soldiers

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (retired)

December 2, 2025

Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country, the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13:3-4 (TLB) that America’s Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty.

“For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.” [Romans 13:3-4 (TLB)]

I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels, under the command of Michael the Archangel, the Defender and Protector Against Evil, to protect them from harm. I stand together in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light.

Lord Jesus, I know that Your word teaches us that in You there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female. All superficial distinctions between us have been abolished by Your sacrifice on the cross. By Your grace and power, lead us into a new day of racial harmony in our country, a day in which Your name is again lifted high in our nation, the United States of America, and the rule of law is honored by all. Please grant us spiritual, political, and cultural leaders who will speak to us with Your wisdom and Your truth. Please renew us in spirit, mind, and heart that we may once again be “One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.

Finally, O Lord, if You are willing, have Your Warrior Servant, Michael the Archangel, the Defender and Protector Against Evil, who successfully defeated Satan and his fallen angels in heavenly battle because of his unwavering faith and courage, welcome America’s Fallen Peace Officers into Your Eternal Light and comfort their loved ones and all those left behind who mourn. In the mighty and holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by Your Power, Authority, and Sacrificial Blood, I pray. Amen.

Please find Comfort, Support, and Hope from the following Scripture Verses found in The Law Enforcement Officer’s Christian Standard Bible:

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8),

[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” (Matthew 5:9),

[Jesus taught]: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4),

[Jesus taught]: “No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13),

“Even when I go through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff – they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4),

“Jesus said to her [Martha], “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (John 11:25), and

“Hate evil and love good; establish justice at the city gate.” (Amos 5:15a).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer Ministry
“Patron Saint of Law Enforcement”
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers – USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

December 2, 2025

A very slow salute is in order. You have a special place with the Father.

R. L. Dent
Oregon State Police, Ret.

December 2, 2025

Father in heaven, bless the soul of this thy servant departed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and keep her with you throughout all eternity. Bless her family and all those who mourn her passing. Grant unto them comfort and peace. Father we ask that you look down upon her partner, Andrew Wolfe who was also wounded in the attack. Give him strength and courage as he fights for his life. We ask they care and blessing on all those service men and women both here and abroad and all those in law enforcement, give them faith and courage in the knowledge that no enemy can pluck them from the hand of a God who protects the,. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen

George E. Martin Sr
Chaplain
SC FOP 12; IPA Region 14
2797 Stellar Loop
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

December 2, 2025

Rest in Peace

Detective / Patrol Warrant Carolyn Mart
Caldwell County Deputy Const

December 2, 2025

Our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this fine National Gard and Officer of the law. She will be deeply missed by many in her community. She dedicated her life to serve and protect with gallantry. God have mercy on his soul. We ask God to hear our prayers and take her to his mansion which is his loving heart, a place of peace and love.

US NAVY ⚓️ Vet Rafael Martinez
NAVY

December 2, 2025

Rest in Peace Specialist Beckstrom and may Peace be with your immediate Family now and forever.

M. LaFountaine
Marine Veteran

December 2, 2025