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US President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, and other top officials joined thousands of mourners at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona to pay their last respects to prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead earlier this month during a university event.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the memorial was attended by tens of thousands, took on the tone of both a tribute and a political gathering, with emotional speeches and calls for unity.
President Trump described Kirk as “a towering figure of his time,” adding that the United States is “a country grieving deeply and in disbelief.”
Vice-President Vance praised Kirk’s legacy, saying he was “a man who redirected the course of history.”
Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, gave a tearful and faith-filled speech.
She urged attendees to “embrace Christ” and carry on her late husband’s work.
In a powerful moment that drew a standing ovation, she declared her forgiveness for the man accused of taking her husband’s life.
During the service, President Trump was also seen shaking hands with tech billionaire Elon Musk — the first public appearance together since reported tensions between the two earlier in the year.
Security at the event was tight, with dignitaries speaking from behind protective glass.
Charlie Kirk was killed on 10 September while addressing students at a Utah university.
A 22-year-old man, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with his murder.
