Thousands of people will gather Sunday to honor the life of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service expected to underscore his indelible influence on American politics.
With a lineup of speakers from the highest levels of the US government, including President Donald Trump, Kirk’s memorial is poised to resemble something akin to a state funeral for the US conservative movement, carrying with it all the gravity – and security concerns – such an occasion entails.
Here’s what we know:
Kirk’s memorial service will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, 11 days after he was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. The service is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. MT (1 p.m. ET), according to a web page about the memorial from Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA.
The memorial will feature a who’s who of US leaders and conservative pundits paying tribute to the slain activist, who was a close ally of the president. Trump said earlier this week he will “say a few words” at the ceremony.
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