Erika Kirk

Erika Kirk delivered a deeply moving and faith-centered speech at the memorial service for her husband, Charlie Kirk, held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Her words reflected profound grief, unwavering faith, and a powerful commitment to continue Charlie’s legacy through Turning Point USA. Here are some of the most poignant highlights from her speech: --- 💔 On Grief and Faith “God’s love was revealed to me on the very day my husband was murdered... I arrived at a Utah hospital to do the unthinkable, to look directly at my husband’s murdered body. I saw the wound that ended his life... I felt shock, I felt horror and a level of heartache that I didn’t even know existed. But there was something else too. Even in death I could see the man that I love.” --- 🙏 On Forgiveness “Our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ That man. That young man. I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did. What Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the Gospel is love and always love.” --- 🕊️ On Legacy and Mission “I am tremendously honored to be the new CEO of Turning Point USA. I do not take that lightly. Charlie and I were united in purpose. His passion was my passion. And now his mission is my mission.” --- 📖 On Charlie’s Faith She recalled a moment from America Fest 2023, where Charlie quoted Isaiah 6:8: “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” Erika added, “When you say something like that, there is so much power in that verse... God will take you up on that. And He did with Charlie. Eleven days ago, God accepted that total surrender from my husband and then called him to His side.” ---