Charlie Kirk Memorial Service: Who are Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes, is airspace under restriction?
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service is taking place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
President Donald Trump along with Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk are due to speak at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale where Charlie Kirk’s memorial is taking place. Vice President JD Vance recently took to X and said: “Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time.
“Today, we return to Arizona to remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice. May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful children.”
Erika Trump, the widow of Charlie Kirk who was assassinated, took to Instagram after his killing and said: “The world is evil.
“But our Savior. Our Lord. Our God. Не...Не is so good. I will never have the words. Ever.
“The sound of this widow weeping echos throughout this world like a battle cry.
I have no idea what any of this means. But baby I know you do and so does our Lord.
“They have no idea what they just ignited within this wife. If they thought my husband’s mission was big now..you have no idea.
You. All of you. Will never. Ever. Forget my husband @charliekirk1776 I’ll make sure of it.
Who is speaking at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service?
Along with Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump will be amongst the speakers at the memorial service.
Other speakers include White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Donald Trump Jr. will also be speaking as will Tucker Carlson, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and U.S. Ambassador to India nominee Sergio Gor.
How to watch Charlie Kirk’s memorial service
You can watch Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on his rumble page and Turning Point USA’s YouTube page.
Who is leading the worship at the service?
Brandon Lake is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is also known as a Christian music artist. Along with Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes, Brandon Lake will be leading a time of worship during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.
Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe Carnes are a married husband-and-wife duo who are known for their songs like "The Blessing" and Cody's "Run to the Father." In his bio on Cody Carnes’ Instagram, it reads: “I love knowing Jesus and helping others know Him. I love @karijobe, Canyon & Kingston. I love writing songs and singing them.”
Is airspace under restriction?
At the time of writing, the BBC has reported that “The airspace around the stadium is under a temporary flight restriction today, according to FBI Phoenix.
“Any drone operators who enter the restricted area without permission could risk having their drones confiscated, face fines or even criminal prosecution.”