LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Trump ordered all flags at the White House and all public buildings on the grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday.

Trump is also encouraging all military posts, naval stations, and the federal government in DC and throughout the United States until sunset, starting Dec. 4.

This will honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia Army National Guard member, who died on Nov. 26 and was shot while on patrol near the Farragut Square Metro Station in Washington, DC.

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