Charlie Kirk’s commemorative service speakers were announced before his funeral scheduled for this weekend to honor the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
Kirk, 31, was shot dead on September 10 on the University of Utah Valley campus in Orem, Utah, during a session of questions and live answers with students, in front of thousands.
Why it matters
The memorial is expected to attract thousands and several high -level conservative personalities, stressing Kirk’s influence on modern republican organization and national attention to political violence after its murder.
Last week’s deadly shooting also increases the concerns of university security and security protocols during public events.
Kirk was a faithful ally of President Donald Trump and a younger voice and a defender of the Maga movement, with a large element of social networks.
What to know
In an X article, Trump War Room announced that the speakers of the Kirk Sunday commemorative service were held at the Glendale Farm Stadium Stadium in Arizona.
The list of announced speakers includes:
- Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk
- President Trump
- Vice-president JD Vance
- Chief of the White House Staff Susie Wiles
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- The Secretary of Health and Social Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Defense secretary Pete Hegseth
- TULSI Gabbard national intelligence director
- Donald Trump Jr.
- TUCKER Carlson
- The deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller
- Ambassador in India nominated, Sergio Gor
“More names to announce,” notes the website.
The publication is linked to the “FightforCharlie.com” website, which lists the details of the commemorative service.
The doors open at 8 a.m. and the program should start at 11 a.m. The dress code is “Sunday Best” red, white or blue. The service is open to the public but requires online registration on the event website.
The memorial will also be live on the Kirk Rumble account.
“Expect screening at TSA level. Only transparent bags. No bag greater than 12” by 6 “will be authorized in the place. The strollers are not allowed in the arena,” said the website.
What people say
Fightforcharlie.com Partly: “Charlie died by doing what he loved: fighting for the truth, faith, for the family and for America. His sacrifice will continue as a guiding light for generations. Although our hearts are heavy, we will not cry like those who have no hope. Charlie’s inheritance continues in his family, at Turn Point USA and at a point of shooting, and in the millions of people he inspired to live with a conviction, we have the honor with our words, but with our actions. refuse to go.
“Charlie’s life was short, but it was full. It was defined by the truth, anchored in faith, and devoted to the country he loved. His inheritance will suffer for generations. And now he hears the words of Matthew 25:23 of his Lord and Savior:” Well done, good and faithful servant. “”
Donald Trump Jr. on X last week: “We will never forget Charlie.”
What happens next
The shooting surveys continue when the police have identified Tyler Robinson, 22, as a suspect.
Robinson made his first appearance in court on Tuesday where prosecutors announced accusations of murder against him.
