National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk: What You Need to Know

Video above: Crowds gather outside the September memorial service for Charlie Kirk.

(NEXSTAR) — It has been over a month since conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His death has sparked widespread reactions across the country, with lawmakers and citizens alike remembering his life and legacy.

Last month, both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. This day is approaching this week, and it has become a focal point for remembrance and reflection.

In the Senate, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a resolution to make October 14, 2025 — which would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday — a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Scott described Kirk’s death as “a devastating loss.”

“Charlie was a good man – a devout husband, father, and friend,” Scott said in his remarks. He emphasized that Kirk’s life was shaped by his faith and the belief that debate and discussion are essential to the betterment of the country. Kirk believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of the nation.

While the resolution received unanimous consent, it is a simple resolution, meaning it is not law and won’t require a full vote in the Senate.

In the House, several lawmakers introduced resolutions to honor Kirk and condemn political violence. In mid-September, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) confirmed that a resolution to honor “the life and legacy of our friend Charlie Kirk” had passed.

Although neither action established a national holiday, Scott’s resolution “encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe [Oct. 14] with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.”

Scott is among the thousands of people who gathered in Glendale, Arizona, in September for a public memorial for Kirk. The event drew a large crowd, highlighting the impact Kirk had on his community and beyond.

Case against suspect in Kirk’s death continues
Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder in the death of Kirk. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

Authorities arrested Robinson when he showed up with his parents at his hometown sheriff’s office in southwest Utah, more than a three-hour drive from the site of the shooting, to turn himself in. Prosecutors have since revealed incriminating text messages and DNA evidence that they say connect Robinson to the killing.

A note that Robinson had left for his romantic partner before the shooting said he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices, “and I’m going to take it,” Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray told reporters before the first hearing. Gray also said that Robinson wrote in a text about Kirk to his partner: “I had enough of his hatred.”

In late September, an attorney for Robinson asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence in the case before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing.

A preliminary hearing would determine if there is enough evidence against Robinson to go forward with a trial. Defendants can waive that step, but Robinson’s newly appointed attorney, Kathryn Nester, said her team did not intend to do so.

The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for the end of October.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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