Turning Point USA announced on Saturday that a ceremony honoring Charlie Kirk will take place on Sunday, September 21st, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which is the home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.
The organization shared that the event would highlight social media, featuring a graphic that states, “Please join us in celebrating the incredible life and enduring legacy of American legend Charlie Kirk.” Doors to the 63,400-seat stadium will open at 8 am, and programs are set to start at 11:00 am, available through registering at a designated website.
A tribute on the event’s page characterized Kirk’s life as “a testament to faith, courage, and belief,” underscoring his commitment to family, his role as a servant of the Lord, and his leadership in Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action. The tribute noted that Kirk “sought no influence for himself” but instead worked to inspire a generation that would “pour his life into others” and boldly embrace their faith while defending their country.
The Memorial Page remarked that what began as Kirk’s vision at 18 in a modest garage in Lemont, Illinois, evolved into “one of America’s most powerful grassroots movements.” He believed in the importance of speaking the truth, fostering contagious courage, and protecting freedom “at every cost.”
“Charlie died doing what he loved: fighting for the truth, faith, family, America,” the website states. “His sacrifice continues to guide future generations. While our hearts are heavy, we hold on to hope. Charlie’s legacy lives on through his family, Turning Point USA, and Turning Point Action, inspired by the conviction he embodied.”
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The tribute further reiterated that Kirk’s life was “defined by truth, anchored in faith, and dedicated to the country he cherished.”
Charlie Kirk was 31 years old when he was tragically killed on September 10th while giving a lecture at Utah Valley University. Authorities apprehended 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the shooting. Reports suggest that Robinson was living with a transgender partner, and the incident unfolded shortly after Kirk addressed questions regarding transgender mass shooters during a Q&A.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two children.
