A memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be held on 21 September at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, a venue which can seat more than 60,000 people. Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk co-founded, made the announcement on social media, inviting the public to celebrate his remarkable life and enduring legacy. Kirk, 31, was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event in Utah. His suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the memorial service, along with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Before departing for Israel on Saturday, Rubio expressed his intention to be back in time for the memorial and remembered Kirk as a great young man who had a significant impact on young people.
Arizona is an important place for Kirk, as it is the location of Turning Point USA's headquarters and where he lived with his family before his death. Kirk's widow, Erika, has publicly vowed to keep her husband's legacy alive, addressing the evil doers she holds responsible for his death during a livestream from Turning Point USA's headquarters. In a later Instagram post, she shared intimate moments of her mourning, emphasizing the fire ignited within her to continue Kirk's mission.
Kirk was shot while hosting one of his signature Prove Me Wrong debates at Utah Valley University. He was known for engaging with controversial topics, including gun violence and LGBTQ+ issues. Following his tragic demise, Donald Trump announced plans to honor Kirk with a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his contributions to American conservatism.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the memorial service, along with Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Before departing for Israel on Saturday, Rubio expressed his intention to be back in time for the memorial and remembered Kirk as a great young man who had a significant impact on young people.
Arizona is an important place for Kirk, as it is the location of Turning Point USA's headquarters and where he lived with his family before his death. Kirk's widow, Erika, has publicly vowed to keep her husband's legacy alive, addressing the evil doers she holds responsible for his death during a livestream from Turning Point USA's headquarters. In a later Instagram post, she shared intimate moments of her mourning, emphasizing the fire ignited within her to continue Kirk's mission.
Kirk was shot while hosting one of his signature Prove Me Wrong debates at Utah Valley University. He was known for engaging with controversial topics, including gun violence and LGBTQ+ issues. Following his tragic demise, Donald Trump announced plans to honor Kirk with a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his contributions to American conservatism.
