Widowed and resolute: Erika Kirk honors Charlie Kirk

Erika Kirk widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk delivered an emotional address Thursday night just days after his sudden death Speaking during an online livestream event organized by Turning Point USA the group Kirk founded she reflected on her husband s life faith and political mission and promised to keep it alive Two days ago my husband Charlie went to see the face of his savior and his God she revealed her voice latest My husband laid down his life for me for our nation for our children Kirk framed her husband s death as both a personal tragedy and a call to action telling supporters that the movement he built would not end with him Our campus tour this fall will continue America Fest this December will go on It will be greater than ever she explained urging viewers to join or start local chapters of TPUSA Throughout the speech Kirk leaned on her Christian faith calling the moment a spiritual battle and describing her husband as a martyr She also shared intimate moments recounting conversations with their three-year-old daughter and thanking supporters for prayers and condolences While Charlie Kirk was often a polarizing figure in U S politics his widow s remarks struck a tone of resilience and mourning rather than partisan attack For multiple on the right the speech is likely to serve as a rallying point for others it was a glimpse into the private grief of a family that has long been in the residents eye Read more about this topic This will not end here Scholar warns Charlie Kirk s killing could embolden political violence After Charlie Kirk s murder what lies ahead could be terrible Loved and admired by all Trump praises Charlie Kirk following fatal shooting The post Widowed and resolute Erika Kirk honors Charlie Kirk appeared first on Salon com