An estimated 200,000 people attended a memorial service honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk yesterday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The service was organized by Turning Point USA, the youth organization Kirk cofounded, which is now led by his widow, Erika Kirk. The event included speeches by Christian leaders, conservative activists, and public officials, including Secs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance credited Kirk with helping to elect the Trump administration. President Donald Trump headlined the event, praising Kirk’s impact and legacy. Erika Kirk—in her first major speech as Turning Point USA’s CEO—publicly forgave Kirk’s shooter, citing her Christian faith.
The service was designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 event, the highest designation used for events like the Super Bowl and major marathons. The determination is made by the Department of Homeland Security, allowing extensive federal interagency support.
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That was the most incredible, moving service I have ever seen. May God Bless the Kirk family.
Christ is KING!