09/13/2025
My heart is shattered. I wanted to share this tribute sooner, but the past few days have been overwhelming; I’ve been in tears grappling with the heartbreaking reality that he’s gone. This picture from 2018 captures a moment I’ll cherish forever—standing side by side with Charlie Kirk, a true warrior for freedom, truth, and the soul of America. He wasn’t just a voice; he was a spark that ignited hope in so many of us, especially the young. Charlie saw the best in people, challenged us to stand tall against the lies, and built Turning Point USA into a beacon for the next generation. To me, he meant unapologetic courage—the kind that says, “We won’t back down from defending our values, no matter the cost.”
But 2 days ago, that cost became unimaginable. Assassinated at an Utah university event, gunned down by the very radicalism he fought so hard against. Colleges, once halls of open ideas, are now breeding grounds for hate and division, radicalizing our students into thinking violence is the answer to disagreement. How many more lives must be stolen before we wake up? Charlie’s legacy demands we keep pushing back—with love, with logic, and with the fierce belief in liberty he embodied.
Rest in power, Charlie. Your fight isn’t over; it’s ours now. Let’s honor him by turning pain into purpose. 💔🇺🇸
