Attendees await the start of the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.
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Early Sunday, people started lining up outside the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., for the memorial for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. People wore “I am Charlie Kirk” hats and T-shirts, “Make America Great Again” baseball caps and carried American flags. The line extended for over a mile outside the stadium, according to Glendale Police.
The memorial service features Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who on Thursday was named the new CEO of Turning Point USA. Kirk founded the nonprofit in 2012 as a space for young conservatives. President Trump and Vice President Vance traveled for the service along with many other GOP leaders, who have praised Kirk for boosting support for Trump among young voters.
A man carries a U.S. flag as people arrive for the public memorial service of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday.
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A person wears a hat reading “I am Charlie Kirk” as people arrive outside State Farm Stadium to attend Kirk’s memorial.
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Attendees await the start of the memorial service.
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Attendees filed into their seats early Sunday for the memorial.
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A large cross is wheeled in ahead of the public memorial service for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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People pray before the start of the public memorial service for Charlie Kirk.
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A man carries pins that read: “In loving memory of Charlie Kirk.”
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Supporters comfort each other prior to the start of the memorial.
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A banner shows Charlie Kirk and his wife Erika, who was named the new CEO of Turning Point USA.
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Attendees hold up religious signs at the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk.
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