{"id":27870,"date":"2025-09-22T22:57:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27870"},"modified":"2025-09-22T22:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:57:52","slug":"erika-kirk-shares-3-word-message-to-alleged-killer-at-husband-charlies-memorial-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27870","title":{"rendered":"Erika Kirk Shares 3-Word Message to Alleged Killer at Husband Charlie\u2019s Memorial Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"569\">Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, delivered a moving eulogy at her husband\u2019s public memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Speaking to a crowd of over 90,000 people, Erika shared deeply personal memories and described the painful moment she saw his body for the first time. 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She shared a tender secret\u2014having once noticed a single gray hair on his head, which she never told him about in life. Then, in a powerful moment during her speech, she expressed forgiveness for the person responsible for her husband\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1351\">Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m., prompting immediate lockdowns and a major investigation. Erika described learning about the incident mid-flight and bracing herself for the worst. Upon arriving at the hospital, she chose to see his body, describing a peaceful expression on his face that brought her unexpected comfort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1696\">The attack on Kirk led to shock and confusion on campus. Witnesses initially thought the sound of the gunshot was part of a performance. Once the reality became clear, panic set in, and attendees scrambled for safety. 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