Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. More than a week later, friends, family, supporters and political leaders are preparing to honor his life at a public memorial service.
Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed in what authorities are calling a targeted political attack. The investigation is ongoing, but officials have arrested Tyler Robinson in connection to the shooting.
“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox said in a press statement following the assassination. “I want to be very clear this is a political assassination.”
When is Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service?
The memorial service, titled “Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk,” will take place on Sunday, September 21 at 11 a.m. local time in Glendale, Arizona. According to information posted on the official memorial site, fightforcharlie.com, doors will open at 8 a.m. Mountain Time.
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Where Will Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Be Held?
Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be hosted at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona — one of the largest sports venues in the state. The stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, can accommodate over 63,000 guests, and has the ability to expand to more than 73,000 seats if needed.
Organizers anticipate a full house, and overflow seating will be made available at the neighboring Desert Diamond Arena. Parking will be free for all attendees, although organizers are encouraging people to carpool if possible, as heavy traffic is expected throughout the day.
How to Attend Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service
Those who want to attend the service in person must register in advance through either Turning Point USA’s official website or the event page at fightforcharlie.com.
The registration form will ask for your name, email address, mobile number, ZIP code, state of residence and number of guests you plan to bring. Organizers are also requesting that guests wear their Sunday best, with a particular encouragement to dress in red, white and blue.
Will Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Be Live-Streamed?
Yes, the memorial will be available to watch online for those who cannot attend in person. According to the event organizers, USA Today will stream the service live on YouTube. In addition, the entire memorial will be streamed on Charlie Kirk’s official Rumble channel.
Who Will Speak at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial?
Turning Point USA has released a list of confirmed speakers, including:
- Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife
- President Donald Trump
- Vice President JD Vance
- Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff
- Marco Rubio, secretary of state
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of health and human services
- Pete Hegseth, secretary of war
- Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence
- Donald Trump Jr., the oldest son of President Trump
- Tucker Carlson, a former talk show commentator on Fox News
- Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff
- Sergio Gor, U.S. ambassador to India nominee
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