In Memory of Charlie Kirk, Freedom

My Favorite Word: Freedom

Sadly, this was the word on Charlie Kirk’s shirt the last day of his life.

Freedom.

Rightly so, his was

A life dedicated to free speech

public debate

open discource

rigorous critiques and arguments

all focused on individual freedom.

Sadly, his was a life taken too soon.

A family torn from their father.

If only violence were not used, instead, we always relied on our words – our discource, written and spoken.

Then ideas could flourish freely.

• And yes, I’m glad the reporter was held accountable for his comment about Charlie.

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Image Source: Wikipedia, Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women’s Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.