PRAYER VIGIL, FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CHARLIE KIRK ANNOUNCED
Charlie Kirk's final journey to Arizona
On Thursday, Kirk's body was transported to a Phoenix funeral home. His casket arrived aboard Air Force Two, the plane reserved for the vice president. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and members of Kirk's family, including his wife Erika, escorted the casket.
Trump, who had ordered flags lowered to half-staff, earlier described Kirk as a close ally and friend. "He wanted to help young people, and he didn't deserve this," the president said Friday.
A memorial and funeral service for assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be held on Sept. 21, a person familiar with the details told NewsNation.
Kirk's memorial service will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, according to the source.
There will be private events in the days prior, including a prayer vigil in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
Members of Congress and other political figures will hold a memorial service and prayer vigil this day at 6 p.m. ET near the White House and United States Capitol.
This service will be a unifying event focused on prayer, mourning, and celebrating the life, legacy, and memory of Charlie Kirk - a national treasure whose life was cut far too short," a press release from Arizona state Sen. Jack Hoffman, a Republican, said.
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of political organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event on Sept. 10. A suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested two days later.