Turning Point USA has announced plans for a massive public memorial service to honor its late founder, Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week while speaking at a college event in Utah. The memorial, expected to draw tens of thousands, will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Sept. 21.

A Celebration of Life

The gathering, titled “Building a Legacy, Remembering Charlie Kirk,” is being described as a celebration of faith, family, and freedom — the values Kirk championed throughout his life. The stadium, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, can hold up to 63,400 people and expand to 73,000 for larger events, making it a fitting venue for the man Turning Point USA called an “American legend.”

Doors will open at 8 a.m. local time, and service will begin at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public, and interested attendees can register online. Seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend.

The morning of Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, AZ.https://t.co/t0KIbEbhaP pic.twitter.com/KNM2xFNvUi

— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) September 13, 2025

President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to attend the service in person, underscoring the national impact of Kirk’s life and work.

Honoring a Legacy

A tribute posted on the memorial’s website paints a picture of Kirk as a man who lived with conviction and purpose. “Charlie died doing what he loved: fighting for truth, for faith, for family, and for America. His sacrifice will endure as a guiding light for generations,” the tribute reads.

Kirk’s story is one of bold beginnings and remarkable growth. At just 18 years old, he launched Turning Point USA out of a garage in Lemont, Illinois. From those humble roots, the organization grew into what many describe as one of the most powerful grassroots movements in America, influencing young leaders across the country with its unapologetic defense of conservative values and biblical truth.

The tribute went on to emphasize Kirk’s unwavering faith: “He showed a generation that truth must never be silenced, that courage is contagious, and that freedom must be protected at all costs.”

A Life Cut Short

Charlie Kirk’s death on Wednesday, Sept. 10, shocked supporters and critics alike. The 31-year-old husband and father was fatally struck by a single bullet while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” He was rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

For those who knew him best, Kirk’s passing feels deeply personal. His work was not just about politics but about people — inspiring young men and women to live with conviction, courage, and faith.

The memorial website concludes with words from scripture that many say perfectly describe Kirk’s life: “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23).

A Gathering For the Nation

As preparations continue for the service in Arizona, thousands are expected to travel from across the country to pay their respects. More than just a memorial, the event is anticipated to be a rallying moment — one where faith and freedom are lifted as Kirk himself would have wanted.

Though his life ended far too soon, Charlie Kirk’s impact endures. His voice may have been silenced, but his message of truth, courage, and faith continues to echo in the hearts of those he inspired.