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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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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, enters the plaza and talks with his supporters in San Diego, California. (Getty)
Following Kirk’s shocking assassination, Republicans and conservatives have championed his legacy of promoting family values, upholding the Constitution and spreading his Christian faith would continue.
Trump announced in September that he would posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people.”
“I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on,” Trump said Sept. 11 when announcing he would award Kirk the honor.
TPUSA’s Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer told Fox Digital that the award ceremony will be…
