Listeners:
Top listeners:
-
play_arrow
Trump, Cabinet Members, and Thousands Honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona Memorial
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
PHOENX (Worthy News) – Thousands of mourners gathered Sunday at State Farm Stadium for the memorial of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, where President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several members of the Trump administration delivered deeply personal and faith-centered tributes.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. The memorial drew some of the nation’s most prominent conservative leaders, who described him as a patriot, warrior, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Tulsi Gabbard: “His Voice Is Louder Than Ever”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recalled Kirk’s fight against censorship and institutional bias on college campuses.
“Charlie chose this arena to take these people head-on,” Gabbard said. “He encouraged debate, honesty, and critical thinking. By trying to silence Charlie, his voice is now louder than ever. His message is more powerful and impactful than ever.”
Marco Rubio: “A Great Reunion Awaits”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Kirk’s belief in the Gospel, describing Christ’s resurrection as the foundation of Kirk’s faith.
“When He returns, there will be a new heaven and a new earth, and we will have a great reunion with Charlie and all the people we love,” Rubio said.
Pete Hegseth: “Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on Americans to live as Kirk did—anchored in faith and freedom.
“Charlie was a patriot, a leader, a believer,” Hegseth said. “But more importantly, he believed only Christ is king. Charlie has heard the words echoing now in Heaven: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’”
RFK Jr.: “He Changed the Trajectory of History”
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remembered Kirk as a young man willing to take risks for the truth.
“Christ died at 33 years old, but he changed the trajectory of history. Charlie died at 31, and because he surrendered to God, he too changed the trajectory of history,” Kennedy said.
Trump: “A Martyr for American Freedom”
President Trump praised Kirk as “a giver, much more than a taker” and announced he will posthumously award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.
“America loved Charlie Kirk,” Trump said. “He’s a great American hero. History will remember him as a martyr for American freedom.”
Trump also recalled Kirk’s determination: “He always said, ‘Never back down, and never, ever surrender.’ And he lived it.”
JD Vance: “We Have Had a Revival”
Vice President JD Vance described the service not as a funeral, but as a “revival in celebration of Charlie and of his Lord Jesus Christ.”
“It is better to die a young man in this world than to sell your soul for an easy life,” Vance said, quoting Christ’s words from John’s Gospel.
Erika Kirk: “The Answer Is Love”
In a moving and emotional address, Kirk’s widow, Erika, spoke of her husband’s mission to reach young men who felt lost and hopeless. She stunned the stadium by publicly forgiving her husband’s killer.
“Charlie wanted to save young men, even men like the one who took his life,” she said through tears. “The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the Gospel is love—always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”
Her words brought the crowd to its feet in a standing ovation. She closed by recalling the moment she saw her husband’s body in the hospital, describing a faint smile on his lips that assured her “Charlie did not suffer.”
Copyright 1999-2025 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.
Latest News from Worthy News
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a “noninternational armed conflict” with narco-terrorist networks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, “all hell breaks loose.” His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
WHO WE ARE
The Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs encapsulate the beauty, wisdom, and eternal truths found in the Bible, creating an immersive experience that resonates with believers and seekers alike.
CONTACT
- +1 908 280-4246
- Essex County, USA
- info@tnjrfm.com