A Medal of Honor, A Lifetime of Loss
A Medal of Honor, A Lifetime of Loss
With trembling hands, the parents of Sarah Beckstrom accepted the Purple Heart — a symbol of bravery that now carries the weight of heartbreak.
At just 20, Sarah of the West Virginia National Guard chose duty over Thanksgiving dinner . She stood watch in Washington, D.C., protecting strangers so families could gather in peace.
She never sought praise. She simply showed up.
The medal shines with honor — yet for her parents, it glows with memory, love, and the silence of a daughter who should still be home.
