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On September 20^th, a public remembrance vigil was held in Rockville, Maryland to honor Charlie Kirk.  The event was sponsored by the Montgomery County Republican Party (MCGOP), and the Potomac Woman’s Republican Club (PWRC). 

The event brought together nearly 300 of Charlie’s supporters, followers, and community members to reflect on his contributions and celebrate the values he championed.

Charlie’s life was ended by an assassin’s bullet during an event at Utah Valley University in what authorities have described as a politically motivated assassination.

Charlie Kirk was a man of unwavering faith, a father, a husband, a son and patriot who dedicated his life to America.

Charlie Kirk was more than a strong voice in the conservative movement, he was a champion for free speech, a leader who rallied the youth, and a man who believed deeply in his convictions. We remember him not only for what he said, but how he said it: passionately, boldly, but always ready to listen.

Charlie worked to give young people a platform to engage, debate, and speak out for what they believed in. His goal was to engage in thoughtful discourse, to cultivate courage, to encourage conviction, and to strengthen the public square through intellectually honest dialogue.

Charlie Kirk was laid to rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025. His ceremony was watched by millions all over the world. The tributes were amazing.

Charlie’s challenge to all of us was to rise above the noise, concentrate on facts, to exercise speech even when it’s hard, and to affirm truth with both compassion and resolve.

With the assassination of Charlie Kirk, America has lost a powerful voice for good. He had a profound impact on all Americans, particularly the young. I am reminded of the quote.

“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible sense of resolve.”

I offer that the political assassination Charlie Kirk has awakened all of us and that we have the duty to carry on Charlie’s message.

As Charlie said:  It's bigger than you, I want you to remember that... It's bigger than me - you are here to make somebody else's life better, in the pursuit of liberty & freedom.

Please feel free to send me your thoughts ([email protected]) on what Charlie Kirk meant to you.

We are all Charlie now….

• September 22, Rosh Hashana Begins
• September 24, UMRWC Board Meeting
• September 28, Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival
• October 11, MCGOP Republican Convention

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MCGOP at Burtonsville Day 2025

(L to R) Jean Breen, MCGOP Committee members Joe Gillin and Josephine Salazar, and Raul Carmouze.

In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a man of unwavering faith, a father, husband, and patriot who dedicated his life to America:

Charlie Kirk was more than a voice in the conservative movement, he was a champion for free speech, a founder who rallied youth, a husband and father, and a man who believed deeply in his convictions.

From the early days of Turning Point USA, he strove to give young people a platform to engage, debate, and speak out for what they believed in. His goal wasn’t simply to win arguments, but to cultivate courage, to encourage conviction, to strengthen the public square through robust dialogue.

“It's bigger than you, I want you to remember that... It's bigger than me - you are here to make somebody else's life better, the pursuit of liberty & freedom.”

Charlie’s tragic killing on September 10, 2025 sent shockwaves across the country. It felt like a wound in the fabric of civil discourse. Charlie’s challenge to all of us was to rise above polarization, to defend speech even when it’s hard, to affirm truth with both compassion and resolve. We remember him not only for what he said, but how he said it: passionately, boldly, always ready to debate, always willing to lead. Charlie demonstrated that it is possible to believe strongly enough to defend those beliefs in public, to submit one’s convictions to the test of argument and counterargument.

With the assassination of Charlie Kirk, America has lost a powerful voice for good. He had a profound impact on all Americans, particularly the young. I am reminded of the quote “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible sense of resolve.” I offer that the murder of Charlie Kirk has awakened a new breed of conservatives who will carry and expand his message.

What are your thoughts? Please e-mail me at [email protected] to share your thoughts about Charlie Kirk and his impact on you and his impact on America.

Stay strong and God bless America.

By Holly Sorell

October 2021, I remember taking my then 14-year-old daughter on her birthday to an event at one of the few churches in the area that had kept their doors open and let the congregants choose whether to mask or not during the draconian lockdowns.  Charlie was moderating a discussion ….Lily walked down to the microphone…I thought what in the world is she going to ask? I waited and then she asked her question, "How do us kids stand up for our faith and all of these mandates to  adults?"

Charlie’s response, "You will have to make a decision. You will have to decide to be a tough person….and that will be tough. People may mock you, call you names, ridicule you, and you may lose friends…but it will bless you beyond what you can ever imagine by standing up at a young age. You say what is TRUE and you DO NOT back down from it. Do it with a smile and the grace of God…you will be called names, you will be kicked out of social circles, and you will be ridiculed. But you will have new friends and be STRONGER because of it…you will go on a journey that you will be truly FREE….being someone that is not based on truth will NOT set you free…as soon as you make the decision to be and speak truth you will always remain FREE…and his last words….BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS…."

Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant.

Turning Point USA

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