‘Legends Don’t Die’: Mourners Flock To Charlie Kirk Memorial In Droves Honoring Slain Conservative Leader

GLENDALE, AZ — At Charlie Kirk’s memorial Sunday, supporters told the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation that the Turning Point USA founder had shaped their lives, with some getting emotional as they reflected on the 31-year-old conservative’s legacy.

Thousands gathered outside Arizona’s State Farm Stadium beginning late Saturday night, with the crowd only growing by early Sunday morning. People of all ages could be seen, including Grand Canyon University (GCU) students who spoke about Kirk’s legacy.

Riley, a GCU student originally from Wisconsin, said she was inspired by Kirk, noting how often he visited the college campus and engaged with students.
“He just loved the young generation so much,” Riley said. “Our school absolutely loves him. Our Turning Point chapter is here too.”

Riley said that before joining her college’s TPUSA chapter, she had already started listening to Kirk ahead of the 2024 election. The Wisconsin native explained that while she considered herself more moderate, she ultimately voted for President Donald Trump after Kirk addressed questions she had about the election.

“I really wanted to just know my facts and know what I was voting for and everything because I vote more moderate — I am more moderate, but I did vote for Trump just because everything was so chaotic,” Riley told the DCNF. “But Charlie answered my questions I had and the way that he explained it — seeing him debate people in such a respectful way was really inspiring too.”

When asked what message she would carry forward after listening to Kirk for so long, Riley said she would never let his “voice die.”
“His legacy, obviously. But just never letting the voice die. That was his thing,” Riley said. “This is the turning point. Truly it is because he’s awakened a fire in so many people and we have to carry on for him.”