Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, a Christian conservative influencer who was assassinated on September 10, said she had forgiven his killer as she delivered an address to tens of thousands of people gathered at a memorial service in his honor.
The hours-long event honoring Kirk’s life was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday and was watched by millions worldwide. Speakers eulogizing Kirk’s life included President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet, as well as Turning Point USA and TPUSA Faith employees, Kirk’s pastor, conservative media influencers, and musical performances by renowned Christian artists, The Christian Post reports.
During her emotional speech, Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s assassin, Tyler Robinson, who shot the 31-year-old TPUSA founder at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 during a Q&A session on campus as part of the “America Comeback Tour.”
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After describing how, “on the cross, our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,’” she said, “That young man, I forgive him,” leading to heartfelt applause from the audience.
“I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and is what Charlie would do,” she said. “The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the Gospel is love, is always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”
She also detailed how, when visiting her husband in the hospital after he was fatally shot, she “saw on his lips the faintest smile,” describing this facial expression as “a great mercy from God in this tragedy,” adding that she was told “Charlie didn’t suffer.”
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Pray for Erika and her two children that they may continue to find comfort in God as they navigate these challenging times.
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Last modified: September 26, 2025
