Remembering Charlie Kirk

On Sept. 10, “The Daily Wire” reported that Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and podcaster, was fatally shot by a sniper while speaking at Utah Valley University. Kirk was then rushed to the hospital and was later pronounced deceased from his injuries. He was 31 and left behind a wife and two young children.

In his passing, a huge hole in the conservative movement opened up. Many across the country have pointed to this being a political violence hit job. Others have called it a religious martyr story. Whatever it may be called, the shooting has taken the life of a 31-year-old father of two. It has left a wife without a husband. It has left parents without a child. It has left a mark on the history of this nation that will be remembered for years to come.

Kirk cofounded Turning Point USA, a conservative organization with chapters all across the country. Fox News reports that Turning Point had chapters on 3,500 college campuses and high schools nationwide. In addition to Turning Point he founded a daily podcast named “The Charlie Kirk Show” back in 2019. There are hundreds of thousands of listeners that tune into this show everyday.

He was also a huge aid in reaching young voters and getting them involved in politics. ABC News reported that Kirk was instrumental in President Donald Trump winning the popular vote. His passion for reaching young voters took him to numerous college campuses across the country where he would share his beliefs and ultimately meet his demise.

. Charlie Kirk, a loving father, husband, activist, and leader who tragically lost his life on Sept. 10 at the age of 31.