In a moving national address broadcast via the YouTube channel @CharlieKirk. Erika Kirk, Wife of the late Conservative leader Charlie Kirk, spoke with intense grief, profound faith, and unshakeable determination.
In her speech, she expressed her heartfelt appreciation of law enforcement officers, and Political Figure like President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, first responders, as well as Turning Point USA staff, Erika expressed her gratitude to them for their work in defending her family and the community during the tragic event.She also honored her husband’s story as a man with faith, courage and devotion.
“Two days ago, my husband Charlie went to see the face of his savior and his God,” Erika was crying, describing him an honest servant and a devoted husband.
She referred to Charlie as a perfect father and husband who always aimed to do more for his family.She cited Ephesians 5:25 Erika stressed his dedication to her family and said he laid down his life, not just for his children and hers, however also to protect his country.
Erika Kirk said that Charlie’s mission wouldn’t be over when he died.She promised to make Turning Point USA stronger, to continue its campus tours and to expand America Fest, declaring:
“The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battlecry. The movement my husband built will not die.”
The widow also urged young Americans to start or join Turning Point USA chapters, pastors to join TPUSA Faith, and families to join TPUSA Faith and attend the upcoming events.In a voice that was strained her voice, she recounted the difficult moment of having to tell their daughter, who was three years old, about their father’s absence. She also described him as on “A work trip with Jesus.”
The speech concluded with a pledge to pay tribute to Charlie’s legacy Erika said:
“Charlie, I promise I will never let your legacy die. Rest in the arms of our Lord… Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
The speech sparked millions of people across America and around the world, triggering an influx of love for Kirk and her family as well as the cause Charlie committed his life to.
