Remembering Charlie Kirk | Memorial Event Today
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A Tribute to Charlie Kirk
Today, September 21, 2025, America pauses to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—a faithful servant of Christ, a courageous patriot, and a voice who inspired millions. In the days since his assassination, tributes have poured in from the White House, cabinet members, and ordinary citizens alike. Together they paint a portrait of a man whose passion for truth and faith changed the course of a generation.
What follows is a timeline of reflections, remembrances, and today’s historic memorial service. While we are not able to be there in person, we will be watching online and joining in spirit. As we gather, let us remember Charlie not only with words but with action—through prayer, faith, and a renewed commitment to carry forward his mission for truth, freedom, and revival in America.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
State Farm Stadium
1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, Arizona 85305
Doors: 8 AM | Program: 11 AM
Dress Code: Sunday Best – Red, White, or Blue
Parking: Free (please carpool if able)
No Bag Policy in Effect: Guests with bags, including clear bags, will not be permitted entry.
This event is first come, first served based on stadium capacity. Indoor overflow will be available at Desert Diamond Arena. Enhanced security will be in place, so please allow extra time for entry.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Charlie’s legacy by supporting tpusa.com. Material items should not be brought to State Farm Stadium but may be delivered to Turning Point USA Headquarters.
Together, we will honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—faithful servant, courageous leader, and modern-day martyr for truth.
Watch the event on Charlie Kirk’s YouTube channel:
Link: FightforCharlie.com
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President Trump Delivers Remarks on Charlie Kirk
Official White House Address — September 10, 2025
To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired millions, and tonight all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.
Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loved so much—the United States of America. He fought for liberty, democracy, justice, and the American people. He’s a martyr for truth and freedom. And there’s never been anyone who was so respected by youth.
Charlie was also a man of deep, deep faith. And we take comfort in the knowledge that he is now at peace with God in heaven. Our prayers are with his wife Erika, the two young beloved children, and his entire family who he loved more than anything in the world. We ask God to watch over them in this terrible hour of heartache and pain.
This is a dark moment for America. Charlie Kirk traveled the nation joyfully engaging with everyone interested in good faith debate. His mission was to bring young people into the political process—which he did better than anybody ever—to share his love of country and to spread the simple words of common sense.
On campuses nationwide, he championed his ideas with courage, logic, humor, and grace. It’s long past time for all Americans and the media to confront the fact that violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree—day after day, year after year—in the most hateful and despicable way possible.
For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals. This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today, and it must stop right now.
My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organizations that fund it and support it, as well as those who go after our judges, law enforcement officials, and everyone else who brings order to our country.
From the attack on my life in Butler, Pennsylvania last year, which killed a husband and father, to the attacks on ICE agents, to the vicious murder of a healthcare executive in the streets of New York, to the shooting of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and three others—radical left political violence has hurt too many innocent people and taken too many lives.
Tonight, I ask all Americans to commit themselves to the American values for which Charlie Kirk lived and died—the values of free speech, citizenship, the rule of law, and the patriotic devotion and love of God.
Charlie was the best of America, and the monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country. An assassin tried to silence him with a bullet, but he failed. Because together we will ensure that his voice, his message, and his legacy will live on for countless generations to come.
Today, because of this heinous act, Charlie’s voice has become bigger and grander than ever before—and it’s not even close.
May God bless his memory. May God watch over his family. And may God bless the United States of America. Thank you.
📺 Watch the full address here: President Trump Delivers Remarks on Charlie Kirk
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White House Tribute to Charlie Kirk
September 12, 2025
On this day, the White House YouTube Channel released A Tribute to Charlie Kirk, a powerful video featuring Charlie’s own words and unwavering testimony. In it, he spoke directly to the heart of America, reminding us that only in this nation can ordinary citizens rise up, take risks, and make a difference.
“Only in America is it possible to say, ‘I don’t like the way the country is going,’ and to do something about it. Take that risk. Take that leap of faith. Stay involved. Trust God and act obediently.”
Charlie pointed to Romans 12:2, declaring God’s promise to use all things for good for those who love Him. He urged listeners to remember that the mission is always greater than self:
“It’s bigger than you. It’s bigger than me. You are here to make somebody else’s life better in the pursuit of liberty and freedom.”
He also drew strength from the countless voices who encouraged him to keep going, even in the face of hardship:
“You know what gives me strength? The hundreds of thousands of you that say, ‘Charlie, keep going.’”
Most powerfully, Charlie affirmed the central truth of his faith:
“Jesus Christ was a real person. He lived a perfect life. He was crucified, died, and rose on the third day. And He is Lord and God of all.”
Charlie’s life and testimony continue to echo beyond his years—pointing America not just to political renewal, but to eternal hope in Christ.
📺 Watch the tribute here: White House YouTube Channel: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk
Cabinet Members Remember Charlie Kirk
September 20, 2025
In moving tributes, cabinet members and leaders described Charlie Kirk as far more than a political activist. They remembered him as a great Christian man, a patriot, a visionary leader, and a kind human being.
“He started out as the leader of a political movement and he ended as the leader of a Christian movement—a revival. Through eternity, he may be remembered as our generation’s greatest evangelist.”
Speakers reflected on their personal relationships with Charlie, from daily conversations to their very first meetings with the towering, energetic leader. They spoke of his unique presence—his passion, courage, and resilience—and the way he challenged others to rise higher in both conviction and faith.
Some recalled the massive crowds that gathered to hear him debate on college campuses. Others pointed to his growing boldness in speaking openly about God, inspiring many to do the same. One cabinet member noted that Charlie’s life echoed the words of Matthew 9: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”—yet Charlie worked every day in the vineyard, raising up a generation unafraid to live their faith.
“Politics is downstream of culture. But Charlie showed us that culture is downstream of faith. And he lived that truth every single day.”
Cabinet members and close colleagues described him as powerful, faithful, ethical, courageous, and honorable—a man of conviction who left nothing undone. They gave thanks for his example as a husband, father, and servant of Christ.
“You lived your dreams, your morals, your passion. You didn’t hold anything back. Thank you for making yourself a template of strength and moral courage. You’ve given us an example to follow.”
Their message was clear: Charlie’s sacrifice will not silence his voice. His legacy continues through the millions he inspired and the movement he founded.
“He started a group called Turning Point. And it turns out—he was the Turning Point.”
📺 Watch the full tribute here: Cabinet Members Remember Charlie Kirk (09.20.2025)
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Headlines: The Memorial for Charlie Kirk
September 21, 2025
Today, September 21, 2025, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, is hosting the official public memorial service for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, holds more than 60,000 people, with overflow space at Desert Diamond Arena. Tens of thousands are gathering this morning to honor his life, faith, and legacy.
The service features a historic lineup of speakers, including President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk, and cabinet members Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard, as well as Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, and others. Worship is being led by Chris Tomlin, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Kari Jobe Carnes, and Cody Carnes, with special performances by Lee Greenwood and Steve Amerson.
For many, this moment is deeply personal. One attendee told FOX she drove 30 hours from Florida to be here. Another mother shared through tears that her son was in the Utah crowd when Charlie was assassinated—describing this past week as one of “deep grief, heartbreak, and anger.”
Security Measures
Officials are conducting one of the largest security operations in Arizona history. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the memorial a Level One National Special Security Event—a status reserved for the most significant national gatherings, including the Super Bowl.
Secret Service, FBI, and local agencies are working in coordination with Glendale Police, who confirmed that:
SWAT teams,
drone units,
traffic control officers, and
specialized protest-response teams are all deployed.
Former FBI agent Scott Duffy emphasized that with the President, Vice President, and multiple cabinet members present, this is a massive national security event, with multiple perimeters secured by federal, state, and local partners.
Glendale Police anticipate as many as 100,000 people between the stadium and overflow arena. Parking lots opened at 7 a.m., doors at 8 a.m., and the program begins at 11 a.m. Attendees are urged to carpool, expect delays, and comply with the strict no bag policy.
📺 Watch the coverage here: Thousands expected to attend Charlie Kirk memorial | FOX 10 Phoenix and Live Now from Fox: Charlie Kirk Memorial Headlines
Closing Reflection
Our brother in Christ, Charlie Kirk’s life was short, but it was full—defined by truth, anchored in faith, and devoted to the country he loved. Though his voice was silenced on earth, his message now rings louder than ever: that courage is contagious, that faith is stronger than fear, and that freedom is worth every sacrifice.
Today we grieve, but we do not grieve without hope. As Scripture reminds us, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23). Charlie’s legacy endures in the movement he founded, in the millions he inspired, and in the assurance that we will see him again.
Let us honor him not only with remembrance, but with renewed resolve—to pray for our nation, to live boldly in our faith, and to carry forward Charlie’s mission of truth, freedom, and revival for generations to come.
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A Unified Prayer of Faith, Family, and Blessing
A Prayer of Salvation
If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ, we invite you to pray this simple prayer today:
“Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner in need of Your grace. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. Today I turn from my old ways and invite You into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Forgive me, change me, and help me to live for You from this day forward. In Your holy name, Amen.”
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of God. Charlie’s life reminds us that now is the time to stand boldly in faith, with eyes fixed on eternity.
A Prayer for Charlie’s Family and Loved Ones
Heavenly Father, we lift before You Charlie’s wife Erika, their two precious children, his parents Robert and Kimberly, and all of his extended family and close friends. Surround them with Your peace that passes all understanding. Uphold them in their grief, strengthen them in their sorrow, and remind them daily of the eternal hope we have in Christ.
We pray also for the Turning Point USA family—for every colleague, young leader, and supporter Charlie mentored. Let the fire he lit in their hearts burn even brighter, carrying forward the mission he gave his life for.
A Prayer of Protection and Blessing
Lord Almighty, we come before You today asking for Your covering of protection over this memorial service and over every single person in attendance. Surround the stadium, the overflow arena, and all who gather with Your angels. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let no enemy succeed in doing evil.
We pray for President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk, the Kirk family, cabinet members, leaders, speakers, worship teams, and every attendee—grant them safety, strength, and peace. May Your presence be so strong that fear has no place, and may this gathering shine as a testimony of faith and courage.
Father, we also lift up the entire nation of America. Heal our land, protect our people, and silence every scheme of darkness. Where the enemy seeks to divide or destroy, raise up unity, righteousness, and revival. Let today be remembered not for fear, but for faith, freedom, and Your glory revealed.
In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Lord, we also lift up this day of remembrance. We pray for President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, and all who lead and speak today. Place Your hand of protection upon them, guard the gathering with peace and safety, and let the service be marked by Your presence.
Bless America, Lord. May this moment spark revival across our land. Let the seeds Charlie planted bear fruit for generations to come. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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