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A shot rang out on the campus of Utah Valley University last Wednesday afternoon that is being heard around the world.  Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA, (which seeks to win students on High School and College campuses to conservative political views) grabbed his neck where an assassin’s bullet had entered. He quickly died from the wound.

His brave young widow, Erika, would best sum up the ultimate affect of His death.  On Friday, after declaring that “they” who were responsible for Charlie’s death had no idea what they had done and that they had energized the conservative movement among young adults in this nation, she stated,  “…the movement my husband built will not die…It will become stronger. Bolder.  Louder and greater than ever.” (Fox News online; This is the Turning Point; Sept. 15, 2025)

Charlie Kirk had already had a tremendous impact on High School and Colleges campuses across America.  In just 13 years (and I believe by the Lord working through him) he had been used to start 1200 High School chapters, and 900 college chapters.  He challenged students to think through the issues of our day, instead of just letting their emotions form their ideas.  And many had embraced not only human logic, but Biblically based foundations for their ideas.  Indeed, recently, Charlie was asked what he wished to be remembered for.  Which was a question that seemed out of place for one so young; now the question almost seems prophetic.  His answer?  He wanted to be remembered for having courageous faith.  Indeed, he was bold in speaking, not only about political issues, but also witnessing for his Lord Jesus Christ.