{"id":26928,"date":"2025-09-14T21:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26928"},"modified":"2025-09-14T21:25:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T21:25:42","slug":"public-memorial-for-charlie-kirk-scheduled-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26928","title":{"rendered":"Public Memorial For Charlie Kirk Scheduled In Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"454\">A public memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for\u00a0<strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"184\">Sunday, Sept. 21<\/strong>, at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"211\">State Farm Stadium<\/strong>\u00a0in Glendale, Arizona, according to a statement from Turning Point USA. The event will begin at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"318\">11 a.m.<\/strong>, with doors opening at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"352\">8 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0The stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals, will be available as the team plays on the road that day.<\/p><div class=\"oonan69fee55346039\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.oonan69fee55346039 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.oonan69fee55346039 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.oonan69fee55346039 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.oonan69fee55346039 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.oonan69fee55346039 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"834\">Memorials have been held across the country in Kirk\u2019s honor, including candlelight vigils, prayer circles, and tributes. Outside Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, mourners gathered around memorials, one of which featured a photo of Kirk and the words, \u201cMay Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus.\u201d President Trump ordered flags at half-staff in his memory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1197\">Charlie Kirk\u2019s casket was flown to Phoenix aboard\u00a0<strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"903\">Air Force Two<\/strong>, accompanied by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"947\">Vice President JD Vance<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"978\">Second Lady Usha Vance<\/strong>. A military honor guard and solemn tributes from air traffic control marked the return. Upon arrival, Vice President Vance personally assisted in carrying the casket, underscoring the administration\u2019s respect for Kirk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1528\">Kirk\u2019s widow,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1227\">Erika Kirk<\/strong>, shared a video showing family memories and footage of the casket being loaded onto the plane. She spoke about his faith, saying, \u201cTwo days ago, my husband went to see the face of his Savior.\u201d She called Kirk a martyr and thanked Vice President Vance, his wife, and President Trump for their support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1865\">Meanwhile,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1557\">Hunter Kozak<\/strong>, the student who had been debating Kirk moments before the assassination, publicly addressed the tragedy. In a heartfelt post, Kozak condemned the violence and mourned the loss of a father and husband. He expressed sorrow for Kirk\u2019s young children, one of whom will grow up without memories of their father.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2074\">Kozak, despite political differences, emphasized that Kirk valued open dialogue. \u201cHe is still a human being,\u201d he said, urging both sides to remain peaceful and committed to conversation rather than violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A public memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for\u00a0Sunday, Sept. 21, at\u00a0State Farm Stadium\u00a0in Glendale, Arizona, according to a statement from Turning Point USA. 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