Afghan Community in Nashville – Condolence for the Tragic Event in Washington, D.C.

The Afghan Association of Nashville condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific tragedy and attack that occurred on two National Guardsmen on Wednesday. Violence has no place in our society. Any individual who commits violence should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and held fully and individually responsible for all their actions. We urge the federal administration not to confound the act of one with the goodwill of the many Afghans who are here lawfully, living peacefully, and contributing meaningfully to American society. Our hearts and thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. We have always believed that we should all be kind to one another, and be good to our neighbors, and this type of senseless tragedy has no place in the society we all uphold.
With respect,
Afghan Association of Nashville