Charlie Kirk's funeral service is anticipated to take place in Arizona, likely next weekend, following his assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. His body was transported from Utah to Phoenix, Arizona, aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Kirk's family, including his widow Erika Kirk and their two young children.
President Donald Trump has stated his intention to attend the funeral.
While specific arrangements were pending as of September 13, 2025, a memorial for Kirk is scheduled for September 21. The service is expected to be a unifying event focused on prayer, mourning, and celebrating Kirk's life and legacy. Given the logistics and involvement of high-profile guests, services were not expected until later next week.
Upon landing in Arizona, an Air Traffic controller delivered a message to Air Force Two, stating, "Welcome home, Charlie. You didn’t deserve it. May God bless your family". A motorcade then transported Kirk's body to Hansen Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix, where supporters gathered to show their respects. Vice President Vance, who had penned a tribute to Kirk, escorted the casket onto Air Force Two in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Kirk's wife Erika visibly emotional in the background. Second Lady Usha Vance also accompanied Erika Kirk off the plane.
Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has made public statements vowing to continue her husband's mission and legacy, stating, "The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry". President Trump has also shared his disbelief upon learning of Kirk's assassination. The White House released a tribute video to Kirk, who was the founder of Turning Point USA.
Charlie Kirk's funeral service is anticipated to take place in Arizona, likely next weekend, following his assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. His body was transported from Utah to Phoenix, Arizona, aboard Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Kirk's family, including his widow Erika Kirk and their two young children.
President Donald Trump has stated his intention to attend the funeral.
While specific arrangements were pending as of September 13, 2025, a memorial for Kirk is scheduled for September 21. The service is expected to be a unifying event focused on prayer, mourning, and celebrating Kirk's life and legacy. Given the logistics and involvement of high-profile guests, services were not expected until later next week.
Upon landing in Arizona, an Air Traffic controller delivered a message to Air Force Two, stating, "Welcome home, Charlie. You didn’t deserve it. May God bless your family". A motorcade then transported Kirk's body to Hansen Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix, where supporters gathered to show their respects. Vice President Vance, who had penned a tribute to Kirk, escorted the casket onto Air Force Two in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Kirk's wife Erika visibly emotional in the background. Second Lady Usha Vance also accompanied Erika Kirk off the plane.
Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has made public statements vowing to continue her husband's mission and legacy, stating, "The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry". President Trump has also shared his disbelief upon learning of Kirk's assassination. The White House released a tribute video to Kirk, who was the founder of Turning Point USA.