Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah University, Widow Wears Blood-Stained Pendant

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is preparing to speak at his funeral service while wearing the blood-stained St. Michael pendant that was ripped from his body after he was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. Despite being urged by a sheriff not to view her husband's body due to the severity of his neck wound, Erika insisted on seeing him, describing his semi-open eyes and a peaceful half-smile as if he had died happy and been rescued by Jesus. She revealed that prior to the shooting, she had urged Charlie to wear a bulletproof vest due to death threats, but he declined, confident in his security. Since his death, Erika has struggled with grief, unable to enter their bedroom or wash his towels, and is rotating where she sleeps. Erika also expressed her decision to leave the matter of seeking the death penalty for the suspect to the government, wishing to avoid holding any anger that might keep her from being with Charlie in heaven. High-level officials, including President Donald Trump, are expected to attend the memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.