Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s alleged assassin Sunday during a speech at the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
The accused assassin, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested by police on the evening of Sept. 11, roughly 33 hours after Kirk was fatally shot while taking part in a “Prove Me Wrong” event at Utah Valley University.
In the midst of an emotional speech, Erika Kirk recounted the Biblical account of Jesus Christ on the cross. (RELATED: Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service Is So Big, They’re Using A Former NHL Arena For Overflow)
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“On the cross, our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,’” Kirk said, choking up with emotion. “That man, that young man… I forgive him.”
The audience erupted in applause and emotion as Erika Kirk broke down in tears.
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