Many stars have reacted to Erika Kirk’s transferring eulogy for her late husband, Charlie Kirk, throughout his public memorial service.
Erika (née Frantzve) spoke in the course of the occasion held on the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, September 21. Throughout her speech, Erika forgave the person allegedly answerable for her husband’s dying. (The Turning Level cofounder was shot and killed throughout a talking engagement at Utah Valley College on September 10.)
“I forgive him as a result of it’s what Christ did,” she instructed the gang. “The reply to hate is just not hate.”
Erika additionally suggested the attendees to observe her husband’s instance as a devoted husband and father.
“Please be a pacesetter value following,” she mentioned. “Your spouse is just not your servant. Your spouse is just not your worker. Your spouse is just not your slave. She is your helper. You aren’t rivals. You might be one flesh, working collectively for the glory of God.”
Whereas some celebrities attended the occasion in particular person, the memorial was additionally livestreamed for the plenty.
Hold scrolling to see what stars have mentioned about Erika’s eulogy to Charlie:
Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver Ethan Miller/Getty Pictures
Shriver applauded Erika for her compelling remarks.
“Erika Kirk says she forgives Tyler Robinson who killed her husband,” the journalist tweeted of the widow’s feedback relating to the 22-year-old capturing suspect, who has but to be convicted of any crime in relation to Charlie’s dying. “Highly effective phrases. Very a lot so.”
Savannah Chrisley
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Chrisley voiced her help by sharing Erika’s forgiveness quote.
“We love you,” the truth star wrote through her Instagram Story whereas tagging Erika within the message. “You amaze me.”
Madi Prewett
The Bachelor Nation alum took to Instagram to reward Erika’s sermon.
“The reality of the gospel preached to tens of millions. That is what it appears prefer to have your life constructed on the rock of Jesus Christ,” she penned. “When the worst factor that might occur occurs … when the storms come, the winds come … you don’t fall and break as a result of your peace and hope is within the eternal One. Impressed by @mrserikakirk — I pray all of us stand agency in instances of trial like this.”
Meghan McCain
Meghan McCain Charles Sykes/Bravo through Getty Pictures
McCain cheered Erika on for her energy.
“What it could take to do one thing like that is nearly unfathomable,” she wrote through X alongside a clip from Erika’s speech. “A beacon of resilience and hope for all Individuals.”
Danica Patrick
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The NASCAR driver was in attendance for the memorial service and opened up about watching Erika’s speech in particular person.
“It was a transferring day honoring Charlie Kirk’s life. So many emotional and considerate speeches and a lot inner energy demonstrated by his spouse @mrserikakirk,” Patrick wrote through Instagram alongside moments from the occasion. “Charlie would ask… God use me in your will. Effectively, none of us wished this, however it appears God has a fairly large plan for you… as a result of not even dying might cease your mission. In truth, it’s stronger than ever. 🙏”
Raelynn
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The nation singer additionally went to the memorial in Arizona.
“What a solution to honor what legacy Charlie left as a stamp on this Earth. America can’t be the house of the free with out the courageous. @mrserikakirk I really like you,” she wrote through her Instagram Story. “You’ll end what your husband began.”
