Thousands of mourns gathered at the State Farm Stadium stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday to pay tribute to conservative activist Charliem Kirk, co -founder of Turning Point USA, who was deadly shot at Utah College at the beginning of this month.
The service entitled “Building Heritage: The memory of Charlie Kirk” saw a massive participation with more than 63,000 inside the stadium and overflowing crowds in nearby arenas.
President Donald Trump, vice -president of JD Vance and higher Republican officials participated and honored because the participants dared Arizona heat to honor Kirka’s influence on the conservative youth movement. Security was extremely close due to the presence of the highest officials and the continuing political tension around Kirka’s assassination.
10 Main Updates from Memorial Service:
1. Participation in the picture Record: The memorial was attended by more than 200,000 people, including crowds of capacity at the State Farm Stadium stadium, overflowing in neighboring arenas and thousands of outdoors.
2. Line -up of a high -profile speaker: Trump, Vance, Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk, State Secretary Marco Rubio, Minister of Defense Pete Hegset, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and commentator Tucker Carlson.
3. Participants show patriotic support: mourning dressed in red, white and blue, reflecting Kirk’s conservative roots while Christian Rock Music played and Kirk images were shown in the whole place.
4. Security measures: The Ministry of Internal Security assigned to the Rating 1 service to the evaluation of special events, and it was the same level as Super Bowl or presidential inauguration.
5. The speakers urge on the continuation of Kirka’s mission
Denior Republican officials described Kirka as a key figure in shaping young conservatives and developing Maga.
“Did you think you could kill Charlie Kirk? You made him immortal. You have no idea the dragon you woke up,” said Staff of Staff Stephen Miller of the White House.
The speakers emphasized Kirka’s faith and his faith in building families and conservative values. Commemorative mixed elements of Megachurch with Christian Rock Music echo throughout the stadium.
“Charlie looked at politics as a ramp for Jesus,” said Rev. Rob McCoy, Kirk’s pastor.
“Charlie has some serious heavenly fomo right now,” said Tyler Bower, CEO of Tyler Bower, comparing the memorial to “bringing the Holy Spirit to the Trumps.”
6. VP JD Vance Slams Charlie Kirk Kirk
Vice -President JD Vanance gave the emotional honor of Charlie Kirka to a commemorative conservative activist and said, “They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk, but today we are talking for Charlie Loud than ever.”
Vance appreciated Kirka’s values and said he “showed the kindness, courage and commitment to open the debate” and remembered him as a “great American leader”.
He was thinking about Kirka’s patriotism and remarked, “America was his home and was willing to die for it.”
Vance recognized Kirka’s political influence and added: “Our whole administration is not only because we loved Charlie as a friend, but because we know we wouldn’t be here without him. Charlie built an organization that transformed our policy.”
Vance also condemned the accused shooter, Tyler Robinson, called him a “evil murderer” and said that Kirka’s death revealed “the worst parts of our humanity”.
7. Erika Kir’s Report of forgiveness
At the striking moment, Erika said that her husband wanted to save a young man like the accused of killing him.
“Charlie wanted to save young men as well as the one who took his life,” she told the audience.
She declared tears and said, “The young man, forgive him.”
Erika promised that Charlie’s work would continue and emphasize the importance of freedom of expression and an open debate on university campuses.
“No murderer will ever prevent us from standing to defend these rights, because if you stop a conversation when you stop the dialogue, it will happen,” she said.
“When we lose the ability and willingness to communicate, we get violence.”
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