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Christian author Frank Turek gave a heartfelt tribute to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during his large memorial service on Sunday, reflecting on both the conservative activist’s last moments and his profound faith.
Speaking at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in front of tens of thousands of mourners and political figures, Turek shared that he was just 25 feet away when Kirk was tragically shot on September 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem.
“Now, it’s challenging to mentor someone smarter than you,” Turek stated. “However, the only thing greater than Charlie’s intellect was his humility, and so the few things I knew that he didn’t, he wanted me to teach him.”
Turek told the audience that Charlie Kirk “right now is in heaven,” but not because of his public achievements or political impact.
At the memorial service, attendees displayed signs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on September 21, 2025, to honor political activist Charlie Kirk. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
“Now, I want you to know that Charlie is in heaven,” Turek expressed. “Not because he was an exceptional husband and father, not because he guided millions of young people out of darkness on college campuses, not because he swayed opinions and pursued votes to save the nation, not because he sacrificed himself for his Savior. Charlie Kirk is in heaven because his Savior sacrificed himself for Charlie Kirk.”
The author also praised Erika Kirk, who married Charlie Kirk in 2021 and is the mother of their two children, describing her as a “force of nature.”
“Every morning Erika rises, the devil cries out, ‘Oh no. She’s up again!'” Turek remarked. “And ladies and gentlemen, let’s honor Jesus. Let’s honor Charlie. Let’s honor Erika so that each morning we awaken, the devil exclaims, ‘Oh, no! They’re up again. They’re reborn.'”
