Charlie Kirk’s memorial Sunday was equal parts funeral, political rally, and evangelical revival.
An estimated 200,000 people flocked to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, Arizona, to pay tribute to the conservative leader who was slain by an assassin’s bullet Sept. 10.
They alternately cried, laughed, and cheered during the five-hour-long program, which featured a who’s who of celebrities, influencers, musicians, and politicians, many of whom credited Kirk with personally mentoring, encouraging, and coaching them to success.
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The sun was hours away from rising when the crowds started to gather for the event. By daybreak, traffic around Glendale’s State Farm Stadium was at a standstill. The parking lots were a mass of pedestrians who had parked far away and walked long distances to get in line
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