On Sunday, the world said goodbye to Charlie Kirk. It was a day that no one will forget.
And Erika Kirk delivered a powerful statement during Charlie’s memorial service that you have to hear.
In a powerful display of Christian grace amid unimaginable loss, Erika Kirk stood tall at her husband Charlie’s memorial service, delivering a message that shook the souls of everyone present. The widow of the Turning Point USA founder turned a moment of profound grief into a rallying cry for love, forgiveness, and the enduring American spirit. Speaking at State Farm Stadium, she confronted the raw pain of her husband’s m*rder head-on, choosing mercy over vengeance in a way that honors the values Charlie fought for every day.
Erika’s words cut through the silence like a beacon of hope, reminding the crowd that true strength comes from faith, not fury. She shared how Charlie dedicated his life to guiding lost young men back to purpose and patriotism. “He wanted to save young men. Just like the one who took his life,” Erika Kirk said.
Drawing straight from Scripture, Erika explained her decision to forgive Tyler Robinson, the man accused of gunning down her husband. “I forgive him because it was what Christ did. And what Charlie would do.” This wasn’t just talk—it was a bold stand against the cycle of hate that plagues the nation today. In a world where division runs rampant, pushed by leftist agendas that sow discord, Erika’s choice shines as a testament to the power of real, Bible-based compassion.
She drove the point home with unwavering clarity. “The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us,” Erika Kirk said.
On the death penalty, Erika made her stance crystal clear, refusing to let bitterness cloud her judgment. She told the New York Times, “I do not want that man’s blood on my ledger. Because when I get to heaven, and Jesus is like: ‘Uh, eye for an eye? Is that how we do it?’ And that keeps me from being in heaven, from being with Charlie?”
The memorial wasn’t just about sorrow—it highlighted the bond between true patriots. After President Donald Trump’s speech, he and Erika shared an embrace. Trump’s presence amplified the event, showing how conservative leaders stand together against the forces trying to tear down our heroes.
Erika opened up about the divine calling in Charlie’s life, emphasizing his total commitment to God’s plan. “When you say ‘here I am, lord, use me,’ God will take you up on that. And he did with Charlie,” she said with tears in her eyes.
She recounted the devastating timeline with raw honesty. “Eleven days ago, God accepted that total surrender from my husband and then called him to his side,” she added. Charlie’s m*rder on September 10 at Utah Valley University shocked the nation, but Erika’s faith transformed that tragedy into a story of eternal victory, proving that no leftist violence can extinguish the light of truth.
Describing the heart-shattering moment at the hospital, Erika painted a vivid picture of her grief. “On the afternoon of Sept. 10, I arrived at a Utah hospital to do the unthinkable: To look directly at my husband’s m*rdered body. I saw the wound that ended his life, I felt everything you would expect to feel. I felt shock, I felt horror and a level of heartache that I didn’t even know existed,” she stated.
Amid the pain, Erika spotted signs of peace in her husband’s final repose. “But there was something else, too. Even in death I could see the man that I love. I could see the single gray hair on the side of his head, which I never told him about — now he knows, sorry baby.”
She noted a subtle expression that brought her solace. Erika explained that she saw the faintest smile” on his lips which “revealed a great mercy from God in this tragedy.”
Erika boldly declared her husband’s preparedness for whatever came. She explained that Charlie “was ready to die.”
“I want all of you to know, while Charlie died far too early, he was also ready to die. There was nothing he was putting off. There was nothing that was too hard, or too painful.”
Praising Charlie’s mission, she highlighted his drive to rescue a generation adrift. “He named his organization well. He knew things were not right with America, especially with young people, and that they needed a new direction,” Erika stated.
She delved into the core of his passion. “Charlie passionately wanted to reach and save the lost boys of the West. The young men who feel like they have no direction, no purpose, no faith and no reason to live. The men wasting their lives on distractions and the men consumed with anger and hate.”
Erika connected it all back to the tragedy. “When he went onto campus, he was looking to show them a better path and a better life that was right there for the taking … My husband Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life.”
Then she spoke about Tyler Robinson, the accused k*ller who took Charlie Kirk’s life. “That young man. That young man. On the cross our savior said, ‘father forgive them for they know not what they do’ — that man, that young man, I forgive him,” she stated.
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