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A day of remembrance for assassinated conservative Christian figure Charlie Kirk is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, which would have been the political activist's 32nd birthday.
Although the date has not been made an official national holiday, the Oct. 14 observance comes as both chambers of Congress passed resolutions honoring Kirk last month.
The House of Representatives passed its resolution in a 310 to 58 vote on Sept. 19, with dozens of House Democrats voting against. The Senate passed a measureunanimously on Sept. 16.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who attended the public memorial for Kirk in Arizona last month, introduced the Senate resolution. During his remarks in favor of the resolution, Scott stated that millions of people "felt the impact of Charlie's work and were inspired by his devotion to God and his beliefs."
"Charlie was a good man — a devout husband, father, and friend. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country," Scott said.
"He believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of our great nation. … 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."
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Although the date has not been made an official national holiday, the Oct. 14 observance comes as both chambers of Congress passed resolutions honoring Kirk last month.
The House of Representatives passed its resolution in a 310 to 58 vote on Sept. 19, with dozens of House Democrats voting against. The Senate passed a measureunanimously on Sept. 16.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who attended the public memorial for Kirk in Arizona last month, introduced the Senate resolution. During his remarks in favor of the resolution, Scott stated that millions of people "felt the impact of Charlie's work and were inspired by his devotion to God and his beliefs."
"Charlie was a good man — a devout husband, father, and friend. His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country," Scott said.
"He believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of our great nation. … 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."
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Charlie Kirk ‘National Day of Remembrance’ to be held this week
A day of remembrance for assassinated conservative Christian figure Charlie Kirk is scheduled to be held this week on what would have been the political activist s 32nd birthday
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Okay, I'm so done with this glorification of Charlie Kirk. How many things do we need to honor him? Flag flown at half mast, trying to push his face on the dollar, a public memorial service, memorial vigils held all over, and now a national day?! What in the world people.... Charlie Kirk was not the 2nd coming of Christ and people need to stop giving him so much glory and honor like he was. This is getting sickening.
