‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ is this week: What to know
by Addy Bink - 10/12/25 11:00 AM ET
NEXSTAR) — It’s been more than a month since conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Last month, both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. That day is coming up this week.
In the Senate, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a resolution to make October 14, 2025 — which would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday — a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Scott called Kirk’s death “a devastating loss.”
“Charlie was a good man – a devout husband, father, and friend,” Scott said in his remarks. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country. He believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of our great nation.”
While the resolution received unanimous consent, it is a simple resolution, meaning it is not law and won’t require a full vote in the Senate.
In the House, several lawmakers introduced resolutions to honor Kirk and condemn political violence. In mid-September, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) confirmed a resolution to honor “the life and legacy of our friend Charlie Kirk” had passed.
While neither action established a national holiday, Scott’s order “encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe [Oct. 14] with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies that promote civic, engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.”
Scott is among the thousands of people who gathered in Glendale, Arizona, in September for a public memorial for Kirk.
https://thehill.com/homenews/5527054-national-day-of-remembrance-for-charlie-kirk-is-this-week-what-to-know/
