Memorials have erupted spontaneously around the United States for Charlie Kirk, 31, the co-founder of Turning Point USA who was gunned down by an assassin while holding a free speech event in Utah this week.
A suspect, Tyler Robinson, in his 20s, was arrested and is facing a list of charges including murder, which could trigger discussion of the death penalty.
Kirk’s impact in the United States, where his fans unabashedly credit him with doing a large part of the work to put President Donald Trump in the White House by encouraging young people to support him, has been evident:
“Give Me Back My Son, He’s Only 31” — Grieving Father Collapses At Memorial For Charlie Kirk Outside Turning Point USA HQ In Phoenix — In an emotional scene that has left millions shaken, the father of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk fell to his knees at a temporary… pic.twitter.com/Wa2LBbcvsN
— Toni (@ToniLL22) September 12, 2025
Happening now: A group of women singing Amazing Grace at the memorial for Charlie Kirk here at the Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/KdAYs3YWRC
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) September 12, 2025
Memorial for Charlie Kirk this Saturday Saturday September 13th in Huntington Beach on main street/pier pic.twitter.com/71ddYT2Qiw
— Audrie (@CyberOctober) September 11, 2025
We just built 20 foot tall Charlie Kirk memorial on the side of a building here in Tampa Florida.
Do you want one in your city?
We should put one on every college campus in America.
Let’s project one onto a skyscraper in New York City.Let’s build The Charlie Kirk Memorial. pic.twitter.com/LNIfOEHX1F
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 12, 2025
Texas A&M University held a vigil for Kirk, and the stories are genuine and inspiring.
Kirk’s influence reached further than anyone could’ve imagined.
“He stood for honest and peaceful discourse, the truth, and most importantly, true faith in Jesus Christ.”
Inspiring. pic.twitter.com/WMpnWcXq36
— Gunther Eagleman
(@GuntherEagleman) September 12, 2025
There will be a memorial services for Charlie Kirk, hosted by @tpusa_osu on Tuesday, September 16th at 7pm – Library Lawn – Stillwater, OK pic.twitter.com/4J1TugMlbq
— Gabe Woolley (@GabeGwoolley) September 12, 2025
Colorado friends, join us for a celebration of Charlie’s life…at Brave Church, this Sunday at 2 https://t.co/kh0YohkBoO pic.twitter.com/CCD86BoyIG
— Jeff Hunt (@jeffhunt) September 12, 2025
But his impact around the world, evidenced by memorials and other events, may surprise some:
It was the Gateway Pundit that assembled some of this list:
In England:
BREAKING: Thousands are beginning to gather in Central London to pay tribute to hero Charlie Kirk
Britain stands with America. pic.twitter.com/oKZaBD2rXL
— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) September 12, 2025
BREAKING: Crowds break into “Amazing Grace” hymn in Central London tonight in honour of Charlie Kirk
He may have been an American loved by America. But Britain and Europe loved him just as much.
pic.twitter.com/ikPr990SOT
— Raging West (@ragingwest) September 12, 2025
Christian Māori men from New Zealand perform a Haka dance in tribute to Charlie Kirk at a vigil in London, UK.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) September 12, 2025
In South Africa:
Wreath laying at the US Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, to express our sorrow at the passing of Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/zBciQJW4w8
— Ernst Roets (@ErnstRoets) September 11, 2025
In Rome:
Spotted outside the US Embassy in Rome.
The sign honors Charlie Kirk as a “martyr for freedom.”
WORLDWIDE AWAKENING. pic.twitter.com/lMEhQ8x8ix
— Vince Dao (@VinceDaoTV) September 12, 2025
Today I paid tribute at the Embassy of the United States in Rome. With Deputy Chief of Mission Marta Costanzo Youth, I renewed the bonds of friendship with the American people and conveyed my condolences for the murder of Charlie Kirk and for the victims of September 11, 2001. On… pic.twitter.com/mllb6E95j5
— Matteo Salvini (@matteosalvinimi) September 11, 2025
In Spain:
Un pequeño gesto frente a la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Madrid.
Charlie Kirk, asesinado por decir la verdad.
Descansa en paz.
pic.twitter.com/02MSSNi2HP
— Revuelta (@revuelta_es) September 10, 2025
@joseafuster “Ayer nacieron millones de Charlie Kirk que van a utilizar la palabra para rebelarse contra la dictadura de lo progre”.
VOX no va a parar ante aquellos que han justificado este crimen. Nuestra absoluta repulsa y desprecio hacia ellos. pic.twitter.com/LCR9WLHfth
— VOX Madrid (@madrid_vox) September 11, 2025
In France:
Les Espagnols rendent hommage à Charlie Kirk devant l’Ambassade Américaine de Madrid
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France for Trump
In Germany:
The German media hated him.
The German people love and honor him.
R.I.P. Charlie Kirk, from Germany https://t.co/SWD4nzH6QJ pic.twitter.com/ZntpfbCgSr
— Naomi Seibt (@SeibtNaomi) September 12, 2025
In Korea:
A memorial for Charlie Kirk has been set up in Korea by Free University.
Thank you South Korea! pic.twitter.com/buAABh7xvY
— ø (@TrumpUpdateHQ) September 11, 2025
In Australia:
Charlie Kirk’s memorial vigil in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia.
We pray for his wife Erica and their two young children.
We will carry the torch Charlie lit.
Je suis Charlie.
— The Magna Carta Post (@MagnaCartaPost) September 12, 2025