In the wake of the tragic assassination of Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk, his wife, Erika Kirk, has made her first public statement.
Speaking from the Phoenix studio where her husband used to record his radio show, she pledged to continue his mission with renewed vigor.
"No one will ever forget my husband's name, and I will make sure of it," Erika Kirk affirmed on Friday, according to Breitbart. This statement came just two days after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University. She further promised, "It will become stronger, bolder, louder, and greater than ever. My husband's mission will not end, not even for a moment."
Erika Kirk, in her heartfelt address, reflected on her husband's unwavering spirit and commitment to his cause.
"I love knowing that one of his mottos was never surrender. So I want to tell you that we'll never surrender. Never will. ever, ever. Our campus tour this fall will continue. There will be even more tours in the years to come. America Fest here in Phoenix this December will go on. It will be greater than ever. The radio and podcast show that he was so proud of will go on. And in a world filled with chaos, doubt and uncertainty, my husband's voice will remain. And it will ring out louder and more clearly than ever. And his wisdom will endure."
She highlighted her husband's belief in hard work and action, urging his supporters to continue his legacy. "My favorite, too, but my husband's favorite word in the English language was earn. He would call all of you to be people of action who earn the future America deserves. So to all of the young people who felt inspired by my husband's faith in hard work."
Erika Kirk encouraged the followers of her late husband to carry on his work. "All of you already know what Charlie would want you to do. You know. You know. If you're in high school or if you're in college, go find your local Turning Point USA chapter. Join it. Stay involved. He wants you to make a difference. And you can, you can."
She further emphasized the importance of the movement and the role of each individual in its growth. "The movement's not going anywhere, and it will only grow stronger when you join it. If there isn't a chapter if you can't find one then start one. There is no excuse. You can start one."
Erika Kirk also reminded the audience of her husband's daily call to action. "As my husband used to say in this room every single day: if you want to get involved, the best way you can do that is by going to TPUSA.com. That's what he would say from this chair, every single day. I watched his show every day, and he would always say, if you want to get involved, go to TPUSA.com."
She concluded her address with a heartfelt promise to her late husband. "Charlie, I promise I will never let your legacy die, baby. I won't, I promise I'll make Turning Point USA, the biggest thing that this nation has ever seen. I promise."
The nation has been mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance accompanied Kirk's casket aboard Air Force Two to Phoenix. A young bagpiper played "America the Beautiful" outside Turning Point USA headquarters, where supporters left flowers, balloons, and posters at a growing memorial.
President Donald Trump announced that he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. The White House released a tribute video, calling Kirk a "fearless patriot & man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America."
Utah State Sen. Daniel McCay (R) has initiated a fundraiser for a permanent memorial to Kirk at Utah Valley University, where he was killed during the first stop of his "American Comeback Tour." Turning Point USA described its late founder as "America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored." The loss of Charlie Kirk is indeed a significant one, but his legacy, as promised by his wife, will continue to inspire and motivate many.
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