In brief
A memorial service for the late Charlie Kirk will be held on September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, which can accommodate over 60,000 attendees. The event, organized by Turning Point USA, invites the public to honor Kirk's significant contributions to conservative activism. Tragically, Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking engagement in Utah. High-profile guests, including President Donald Trump, are expected to attend. Kirk's widow, Erika, has vowed to continue her husband's legacy and has spoken passionately about her commitment to his mission.
A memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be held on 21 September at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, a venue that can seat over 60,000 people.
Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk co-founded, made the announcement on social media, inviting the public to celebrate his 'remarkable life and enduring legacy'.
Kirk, 31, was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event in Utah. His suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the memorial service, along with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Before departing for Israel on Saturday, Rubio said he would be back in time for Kirk's memorial and remembered him as a 'great young man'.
Arizona marks an important place for Kirk - it's the location of Turning Point USA's headquarters and where he and his wife lived with their two children before his death.
Kirk was shot while hosting one of his signature Prove Me Wrong debates at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson is currently being held in Utah County Jail without bail and is set to make his first court appearance next week.
Kirk had been a controversial figure in US political discourse, known for energizing young conservatives and playing a key role in Trump's political rise. Following his death, Trump announced plans to award him a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, describing him as a 'giant of his generation and a champion of liberty'.
With Kirk's widow, Erika, declaring her intent to keep his legacy alive, the memorial promises to be both a commemoration of his impact and a rallying cry for his supporters.
