WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday in the Oval Office declaring Oct. 14 a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk” in honor of the slain conservative commentator.
“Today, our Nation honors the immortal memory of Charlie—a father, a husband, a Christian martyr, and a titan of the American conservative movement,” the proclamation reads. “We honor his life, we send our condolences to his beautiful family, and we pledge to advance the values for which he laid down his life.”
Trump remembered his friend for his strong faith and commitment to open dialogue.
“Every day, Charlie devoted himself to a set of simple causes: Defending the truth, encouraging debate, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” the proclamation reads. “He was gracious and articulate beyond measure, always welcomed opposing perspectives, and never deviated from his noble goal of bridging our political, cultural, and philosophical divides.” …