Erika Kirk says that the death of the husband sparked a “renewal” in the memorial

Erika Kirk said at a stadium filled with mourning people in Arizona that the death of her late husband had sparked a “renewal” across the country.

“Instead, we saw what my husband has always prayed for him to see in this country. We saw a revival,” she told the public who had met on Saturday to honor Charlie Kirk, who was tragically murdered on the campus at the University of Utah Valley on September 10.

“After Charlie’s assassination, we did not see violence. We have not seen riots. We did not see the revolution,” she added during her poignant speech.

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Erika Kirk becomes emotional during a commemorative service for her husband, the conservative commentator killed Charlie Kirk, at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona, September 21, 2025. (Reuters / Carlos Barria)

After a series of other high-level speakers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice-President JD Vance, the mother of two received a standing ovation as soon as she set foot on stage.

Erika Kirk even recalled the painful moment in the hospital after seeing that her husband had been shot.

“I saw the injury that ended his life,” she said. “I felt a shock. I felt horror and a level of sorrow that I did not even know existing,” she added.

But while the death of Charlie Kirk sent shock waves across the country and came out condolences from around the world, Erika Kirk insisted that the tragedy had aroused spiritual renewal.

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is represented with his wife Erika Kirk on stage during an event earlier this year in Phoenix. Erika Kirk has since entered the spotlight after her death. (Samuel Corum / Getty Images)

“Last week, we saw people open a Bible for the first time in a decade. We saw people praying for the first time since they were children. We saw people going to a religious service for the first time in their whole lives,” she said.

Erika also urged believers to assume responsibility for feeding this moment.

“You all who are already believers are your work to direct these people. Do not take it lightly. Water the seed of their faith. Protect it and help it grow,” she said.

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She closed by honoring the dedication of Kirk. “He left this world without regrets,” she said.

“He did 100% of what he could every day. But I want you to know something. Charlie died with incomplete work, but not with unfinished business. And I will miss it.”