Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition after last week's shooting in Washington, D.C. , West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said while urging the public to honor the family's request for prayers as the guardsman fights for his life.

Wolfe, 24, responded to a nurse with a thumbs-up and was also able to move his toes, Morrisey told reporters during a news conference, calling it "a positive sign" but adding he would not speculate on Wolfe's recovery.

"Andrew needs prayer," Morrisey said . "That's the only request his mother had — please ask people to continue to pray."

Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom , who was killed in the attack on Wednesday, was remembered as "an amazing woman who lifted up people with her smile," Morrisey said, adding that community vigils

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