Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe’s parents reported the National Guard member is starting to ‘look more like himself,’ Gov. Patrick Morrisey said.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, one of the West Virginia National Guard members shot in last week’s attack in Washington, is “slowly healing” from his injuries, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Dec. 5.
Wolfe and Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, also a National Guard member, were shot in what U.S. authorities say was an ambush by an Afghan national near the White House on Nov. 26. Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Nov. 27, while Wolfe was left in critical condition.
Morrisey stated in an update on Dec. 5 that Wolfe’s head wound is improving, and he is beginning to “look more like himself,” quoting Wolfe’s parents.
Wolfe’s family expects him to remain in acute care for another two to three weeks as he continues recovering, according to the governor, adding that they have been “optimistic about his progress.”
“We continue to ask all West Virginians and Americans for their prayers! They are making a difference,” Morrisey said.
The governor’s office stated that a vigil honoring Wolfe was scheduled to be held at Musselman High School in Berkeley County, West Virginia, on Dec. 5.
Prior to the update, President Donald Trump hosted Wolfe’s family at the White House and said that Wolfe is “in the process of healing.”
The president also issued a proclamation on Dec. 4 directing that flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings, military posts, and naval vessels through sunset to honor Beckstrom. Trump said he has invited Beckstrom’s family to the White House.
West Virginia Reps. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Riley Moore (R-W.Va.), on Dec. 3, introduced a resolution honoring the two National Guard members. A similar measure was also introduced in the Senate.
“This resolution sends a clear message that the American people stand with the Beckstrom family, Andrew Wolfe, and the whole West Virginia National Guard community,” Moore said in a statement. “We grieve this horrific and senseless attack, and continue to pray for these Guardsmen and their families.”
