GLENDALE, Ariz. – Charlie Kirk’s memorial service was held at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sept. 21.
The backstory:
Thousands of people from across the country began flooding the parking lot of the stadium by 5 a.m., with doors opening at 7 a.m. The 11 a.m. service last more than five hours, attracting roughly 70,000 people.
The Aftermath:
The service ended just after 4 p.m. Following remarks from President Trump, there was a mass exit of the tens of thousands of people.
East of Desert Diamond Arena and northeast of State Farm Stadium, countless people were seen walking out to their cars or their ride-shares.
Some people said they parked miles away in the morning, waited in line for hours to get inside one of the sites, and committed to the five-hour service. But despite all that, energy seemed high among attendees after the ceremony.
What they’re saying:
“I’ve probably been to over 100 memorials. This wasn’t anything like it, more like a spiritual revival service, so I really appreciated that,” one attendee said.
Some traveled from other states, some from parts of the valley, all with a goal of togetherness.
“I think it was really, you know, inspiring to see that the community can come together to support something like this for Charlie, for God, just to see, you know, how many people it’s moved,” an attendee said.
“I feel like we all should come together in times like this and support and do what’s right and worship God and just be there with everyone,” another person said.
They said the service, while somber at times, was uplifting and inspiring more than anything.
“It was I would say it’s, it was amazing in one way. And very, very sad and another. Right? The experience is overwhelming,” another said.
The Source: This information was gathered from Turning Point USA and FOX 10’S Nicole Krasean, who spoke with attendees at the service on Sept. 21.