Yesterday, a tragic event occurred at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure and the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement.
The news of his passing has deeply affected the conservative community in America.
“I just felt this way,” shared Glenbeck. He reflected on his own experiences during significant tragedies, noting a deal he signed with Premier Radio Network in early 2002 and the solemn events of that time.
He spent much of the day at Kirk’s side, seeking the right words to express the sorrow felt by many. “I pray that he has the words I need to share today,” he said.
“Sometimes, there are words from the past that resonate with the present,” Glen remarked.
He referenced Dylan Thomas’ poignant poem from 1947, “Don’t Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” which captures a son’s plea for his father to resist death.
“Don’t go quietly into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light,” he emphasized.
According to Glen, Thomas’ words serve as a reminder for everyone: “We shouldn’t quietly accept the incongruities of our time. Charlie Kirk embodied this spirit of rebellion against oppression.”
He stood firm in his beliefs, articulating truths even when confronted with hostility. “Kirk faced the backlash that comes with speaking out,” Glen added. “But he did so with a righteous passion that’s characteristic of those who refuse to yield to contemporary idols.”
Glen likened Kirk’s commitment to that of historical figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, who understood the potential costs of their defiance.
“Each generation faces the challenge of standing up rather than fading away. It’s our turn now,” he said.
He compared Kirk’s untimely demise to receiving a “knockout punch,” likening it to an already heavy season filled with sorrow.
Yet, he urged that this isn’t the end; instead, it’s a moment to rally for courage against pervasive evil.
“His life teaches us that remaining silent in the face of darkness is not an option,” Glen declared.
“Charlie didn’t back down; he took a stand, spoke out, and tried to make a difference. Like the wise man Dylan Thomas described, he recognized that the good must resist the encroaching darkness.”
“This responsibility has now been passed to us—each one of us who hears this message shares that burden,” he asserted.
“We can’t allow ourselves to be lost in the shadows. We can’t stay silent while our freedom erodes. Yes, this is a time for righteous anger. But it should be a call for courage, not violence.”
“There’s something that can always be done,” he encouraged.
“In a world so overflowing with darkness, the most defiant act may just be showing love and kindness. When we spread truth and compassion, we create light in the midst of darkness.”
“Charlie Kirk was a beacon of that light and now it’s up to us to continue carrying that torch,” he remarked.
For more of Glen’s thoughts on this topic, you can check out the episode linked above.
