Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old who built Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10, 2025.

Today, September 21, 2025, thousands are in Arizona to remember his life and passion.

On September 10, 2025, Charlie was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. A 22-year-old named Tyler James Robinson shot him in the neck from a rooftop 100 yards away.

Charlie passed away at a nearby hospital. Robinson was caught two days later after texting a friend, saying he was angry at Charlie’s views.

He faces murder and hate crime charges, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

Some online theories claim it was a ‘deep state’ government plot to silence Charlie, a close Trump ally.

The Arizona Memorial Service

Today’s event, “Building a Legacy, Remembering Charlie Kirk,” is at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, starting at 11 a.m. MT (2 p.m. ET).

Over 63,000 people are inside, with 300,000 more outside, waving flags and chanting “USA!” Security is tight after recent threats, with Secret Service and airport-style checks. You can watch live on Fox News, Rumble, PBS, or Newsweek.

Who’s Speaking and Singing

• Erika Kirk: Charlie’s wife, now leading Turning Point USA
• Donald Trump: President, giving Charlie a Medal of Freedom
• JD Vance: Vice President, friend of Turning Point
• Donald Trump Jr.: Worked with Charlie on events
• Tucker Carlson: TV host, close to Charlie
• Marco Rubio: Secretary of State
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Health Secretary
• Doug Burgum: Interior Secretary
• Brooke Rollins: Agriculture Secretary
• Lee Greenwood: Singing “God Bless the USA”
• Arizona State University choir: Performing hymns like “Amazing Grace”

Why Charlie Kirk Mattered

Born October 14, 1993, in Illinois, Charlie started Turning Point USA as a teen. It grew to reach 2,500 campuses, inspiring young conservatives to vote and speak out.

His podcast and TV appearances spread his ideas of faith and freedom. The Senate named October 14 “Charlie Kirk Day” to honor him. Erika, his wife, now runs the group, promising to keep his mission alive.

Today’s memorial is more than a goodbye—it’s a rally to carry on Charlie’s memory and convictions.

With crowds cheering, his legacy burns bright. Rest in peace, Charlie.