Kristen Luidhardt

This photo popped up on my iPhone from a year ago when we were both in Naples, FL. Hard to believe he is gone. Up to all of us to continue to fight for freedom.

Praying for God’s peace in our nation and our world. 🙏

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

“I don’t go to church, but Sunday, I will sit in Charlie’s place — please join me. I will shake the pastor’s hand and say, ‘Charlie Kirk brought me here.’” Former Turning Point USA contributor Isabel Brown reads TikTok comment exemplifying the legacy Charlie Kirk left — inspiring people to turn to Jesus.

In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a fearless patriot & man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America. "It's bigger than you, I want you to remember that... It's bigger than me - you are here to make somebody else's life better, the pursuit of liberty & freedom."❤️

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I’m exhausted from covering dead children in Minnesota, Charlie Kirk, and 9/11. I’m out of words. Here’s all I can muster at this point. Donald Trump is term-limited and will be gone by January 21, 2029. He is not a dictator. Democracy is not under attack. The nation will keep having elections that swing back and forth between the parties. There is no permanence in politics. We are not at war with each other unless we choose to be. There is evil in the world and we keep seeing it, but many of those you think are evil also think you are evil and you do not know each other, which makes it easier to think each other is evil when, in fact, you just have profoundly different views on what would make the world better. If you read the last one and thought “yes, but” you might need to unplug from politics instead of justifying the evil on the other side of your political tribe. And if you’re still defensive and want to reflect on the evil we have all seen and I am not dismissing but you someone think I am, you really ought to touch some grass for a bit. You’ll be okay. We are not in an authoritarian or totalitarian state. There is no constitutional crisis. Trans people are not being killed by those who disagree with transgenderism as a concept. Many of us think it is mental illness and many of you are proving us right. Fighting fire with fire gets everyone burned, and making every hill one to die on gets everyone killed. Words are not violence, and physical violence against words must be punished. These truths are self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Lastly, God is still on the throne and we’re all going to be okay.

Evil is real. There is no doubt, the enemy is hard at work. These last few days, the weight of evil has been heavy across our nation. But this I know: It will not have the final word. One day, God will make all things right. Until then, we pray. We weep with those who weep. And we keep fighting, knowing the victory has already been won.

I am heartbroken and have wept over this tragedy. But I can have peace in thinking about @charliekirk11 meeting his Savior. May God use this unthinkable loss to bring us closer to Him.

@CalebJHull It's absolutely gut-wrenching.

Hard to even wrap my head around what is happening. Charlie Kirk was the only reason I ever got involved in politics back in 2015. He took a chance on me when he didn't have to and hired a random college kid as he was building his media empire. For years, I worked closely with him and was able to pick his brain daily. He was my first real boss and now he's gone at just 31 years of age. We live in a sick world that has been given a megaphone (social media) for polarization and violence and it's time we put a full stop to discourse that leads to this. Pray for his kids. Pray for his wife. This is sick.

This isn’t my strong suit and I don’t even know how to begin to put into words the loss I am feeling right now over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie wasn’t just a friend — he was like a little brother to me - and to millions of people around the world - he was a true inspiration. He was one of the most courageous, principled men I’ve ever known, and he lived every day with purpose. His faith in God was unshakable, his love for Erika was inspiring, and the way he adored and cared for his two beautiful kids showed the kind of man he truly was. Charlie dedicated his life to something bigger than himself. He fought tirelessly for this country, for the values that make America great, and for the next generation. The impact he had on young people — reaching them in masses, giving them courage to stand up, to think for themselves, and to fight for freedom — is immeasurable. There is no question that Charlie’s work and his voice helped my father win the presidency. He changed the direction of this nation. Charlie was never a threat to anyone. He was civil, he was kind, he listened and responded with respect. The only “threat” he ever posed was that he was incredibly effective. He was a powerful messenger of truth, and people heard that truth. That’s what made him a target. This loss is absolutely devastating — not only for Erika and the kids, but for our country. We’ve lost a leader, a fighter, and a man whose character and conviction were rare. Too rare. To think that his life was cut short by a brutal, heinous, evil act is beyond comprehension. It is horrible and it is heartbreaking. Moments like this remind us just how fragile life is. We can’t wait to tell people how much they mean to us — we can’t admire them in silence. Charlie knew he was loved, but I want to say it again: he was a brother to me, and I will carry that with me forever. I know Charlie’s legacy doesn’t end here. He poured into millions of young people who will carry forward the torch he lit. He built something that will outlast him, because it was grounded in faith, in truth, and in courage. And as his friend, I will never forget him. I’ll honor him by loving boldly, speaking truth without fear, and continuing his spirit of courage. His fight lives on in all of us who loved him. This is an unimaginable loss. For me, for his family, for everyone who loved him, and for America. Rest in peace, brother. You will be missed more than words can ever say — but your legacy will never be forgotten and we will keep fighting the good fight.

Jesus defeated death so you can live.

Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Praying HARD for Charlie Kirk, his family, and the medical team. Please join me. 🙏

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@jvreeland I know! Watching with the kids in our hotel.

Just not fair in the finals for that to happen. Hopefully we can salvage something. #NBAFinals2025

Great episode with Mark Harris of @ColdSpark.

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