Charlie Kirk’s colleagues and pastors praise his patriotism as Trump readies highest civilian honor
Trump is honoring Kirk on 'what would have been his 32nd birthday'
By Emma Colton Fox News
Published October 14, 2025 8:53am EDT
The friends, colleagues and pastors of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk are celebrating his life and legacy promoting faith, family and patriotism as President Donald Trump prepares to award him the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on Tuesday.
"Although he was taken from us far too soon, his legacy will inspire generations to come and outlive us all," "The Charlie Kirk Show" executive producer Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital. "He represents the very best of America and is deserving of this and every other possible accolade. Thank you to President Trump for quite literally shifting world events to honor Charlie on what would have been his 32nd birthday."
"Only Charlie could do that," Kolvet added.
Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 while attending a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University's campus. The conservative movement leader was sitting under a tent while chatting with students when a shot rang out and struck Kirk in the neck, killing him.
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