Charlie Kirk memorial honors his faith and legacy

Last Thursday, the Charlie Kirk memorial was held at the UCCU Center on the Utah Valley University campus, bringing together colleagues of Charlie Kirk along with students and supporters from Utah and beyond in a revival to carry on his legacy. The memorial reflected on Charlie Kirk’s spiritual beliefs as the backbone for his political convictions and called for continued grassroots action from students. Frank Turek, Michael Knowles, and Glenn Beck were joined on stage by leading members of Turning Point USA and local chapter presidency members.

Held exactly one year to the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated at the UVU campus, speakers covered a wide range of topics—his religious dedication, the importance of family and his passion for his country, even self-improvement and finding fulfillment in life. “Do the hard thing on purpose and with purpose before life makes you do it,” Glenn Beck urged. “Get knowledge. Get skills. Get the job. Get out of debt. Get in shape. Get married. Have children. Build.” The messages were well received by the crowd of thousands of eager students and parents, with applause and spontaneous standing ovations.

During the event, a larger-than-life bronze statue of Charlie was unveiled depicting him with legs casually crossed, sitting in a folding chair while holding a mic, showing him as inviting and approachable as he had been in life.