When is the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk? Everything to know about the slain activist's 32nd birth anniversary

Charlie Kirk was shot dead on September 10 while he was speaking at an event in Utah Valley University.

The political commentator, who would have turned 32 on October 14, will now have a day in his remembrance. According to ABC, last month, United States Senator Rick Scott approved the resolution that October 14 would be observed as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.

The resolution received unanimous consent. Since it is not to be followed as a law, it did not require the full vote of the Senate. Some of the other members who cosponsored the resolution are Jim Risch, Dan Sullivan, Rand Paul, John Kennedy, Steve Daines, and others. According to a press release from his office, Scott said:

“Mr. President, like most Americans, my wife Ann and I are completely heartbroken by the tragic loss of our friend and fellow patriot, Charlie Kirk, in a despicable, targeted assassination. This is a devastating loss for his wife, Erika, and their two precious kids, and the millions, including myself, who felt the impact of Charlie’s work and were inspired by his devotion to God and his beliefs.”

Rick Scott said Charlie was someone who upheld debate and discussion for the country’s welfare. Scott mentioned that he had frequent conversations with him. The statement went on:

“Charlie dedicated his life to the idea that the power of our ideas can not only win the day, but start a movement. That’s exactly what he did.”

More about Rick Scott’s statement about Charlie Kirk

Rick Scott mentioned that Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA worked towards making people aware of ideas such as free markets, limited governments, and other issues.

Kirk was motivated to teach the younger citizens of the country to be vocal about pressing issues. Not only that, but he also wanted their voices to be heard. Mentioning the importance of discussion that Charlie Kirk upheld, Rick Scott wrote:

“And Charlie was never afraid to have a discussion. He didn’t care if you agreed or disagreed with his ideas. He welcomed the opportunity to respectfully and peacefully debate ideas in the court of public opinion.”

The statement continued:

“Charlie was taken from us in a disgusting act of political violence on September 10, 2025, but his legacy lives on. Charlie will long be remembered for his love of God, his family, and this great nation, and the impact he had on each of us.”

Rick Scott shared that people should come together to pray for Charlie’s family and the nation after such a big loss. He said the best way to honor Charlie was to keep believing in good ideas that could make the country better.

He added that a majority of the senators supported his idea of having a day to remember Kirk. As such, Scott asked the rest of the Senate to support the idea too.

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