In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death, Turning Point USA has announced the speaker lineup for the slain founder’s memorial on Sunday, September 21. The memorial will take place at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, Arizona, according to fightforcharlie.com.
Here’s a look at the speaker lineup:
- Donald Trump
- Erika Kirk
- JD Vance
- Marco Rubio
- Pete Hegseth
- Tulsi Gabbad
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Tucker Carlson
- Stephen Miller
- Sergio Gor
The website says more names will be announced.
Kirk, 31, was allegedly shot dead by Tyler Robinson on September 10 during an appearance at a campus event in Utah. The shooting happened around 12:20 pm local time during a student Q&A at UVU in Orem, per a statement from Utah Valley University (UVU). Robinson is being held without bail in a Utah jail on preliminary charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice.
‘He believed America was worth fighting for’
Turning Point USA says Kirk’s life was a “testament to faith, courage, and conviction.” “From his earliest days, he believed America was worth fighting for, and he dedicated every moment of his 31 years to that cause. He lived with eyes fixed on eternity, grounded in the truth of God’s Word, and driven by a calling bigger than himself,” the organization says on the Fight For Charlie website.
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{{/usCountry}}The organization describes Kirk as a “servant of the Lord, a devoted husband to Erika, a loving father to two beautiful children, and a leader of uncommon clarity and strength.” It adds, “He did not seek influence for its own sake. Instead, he poured his life into others, raising up a generation who would be bold in their faith, steadfast in their love of freedom, and unafraid to defend their country.”
The website further says that Kirk’s life, which was “short” but “full,” was “defined by truth, anchored in faith, and devoted to the country he loved.” It adds, “His legacy will endure for generations. And now he hears the words of Matthew 25:23 from his Lord and Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant.””