Erika Kirk spoke to a large crowd at her husband Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, sharing a powerful message of forgiveness after his tragic death. Charlie, a well-known conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was reportedly killed by a young man whose life he had aimed to help.
During the emotional service, Erika expressed her belief that Charlie would have forgiven his suspected assassin. She said, “I forgive him because it was what Christ did and is what Charlie would do.” Erika emphasized that Charlie’s greatest wish was to save young men, including the one who took his life. She quoted a line from the Bible, reminding everyone that love, not hate, is the answer to tragedy.
In a recent interview, Erika recounted the first moments after learning of Charlie’s death. She insisted on seeing her husband’s body, despite the sheriff’s attempts to dissuade her. “I want to see what they did to my husband,” she said. When she finally saw him, she described his eyes as semi-open, with a peaceful expression that resembled a faint smile. She felt that it was a sign he had found peace.
At the memorial, Erika shared more details about that heartbreaking moment. She noted a single grey hair on Charlie’s head, something she had never mentioned to him while he was alive. She also found comfort in a smile on his lips, which she interpreted as a sign of mercy from God. She said the doctor had told her that Charlie had not suffered; he was engaged in what he loved and then, in an instant, he was gone.
Erika’s words resonated deeply with those in attendance, highlighting themes of love, forgiveness, and hope in the face of unimaginable loss.
