Erika Kirk opened up about the surgeon’s words regarding her husband Charlie Kirk’s death after his tragic assassination.
Erika spoke at Charlie’s memorial held today, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The event is also being live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.
Charlie was fatally shot while addressing a crowd of 3,000 people at Utah Valley University (UVU) during his ‘American Comeback’ tour. He was struck in the neck by a gunshot, and it was later confirmed that he succumbed to his injuries. Following the incident, an FBI manhunt was launched.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on suspicion of murder and made his first court appearance on September 16 via video link from Utah County Jail. Prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty.
During her heartfelt memorial speech, Erika shared what the surgeon told her about Charlie’s final moments. She described looking at her husband’s body and seeing the fatal wound but also something deeply personal.
“I looked directly at my husband’s murdered body. I saw the wound that ended his life, but there was something else. Even in death, I could see the man that I love,” Erika said. “I noticed the one grey hair on the side of his head, which I never told him about. Now he knows. Sorry baby, I’m telling you now.”
Erika revealed that the surgeon reassured her that Charlie did not suffer. She explained, “I also saw on his lips the faintest smile. That told me something important. It was a sign of great mercy from God in this tragedy. The doctor told me it was something so instant — Charlie didn’t suffer.”
Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA (TPUSA), previously addressed some questions surrounding Charlie’s death on X (formerly Twitter). He shared that the lack of an exit wound was unusual but possibly miraculous.
“I spoke with the surgeon who treated Charlie,” Kolvet wrote. “He said the bullet absolutely should have passed through, which is typical for a high-powered, high-velocity round. I’ve seen wounds from this caliber many times; they almost always go through completely. This bullet could have taken down a moose or an elk, but it didn’t. Charlie’s body stopped it.”
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