Last Tuesday marked six months since the death of Charlie Kirk. Even now, it is still difficult to grasp that he is no longer with us.
His death should serve as a solemn reminder that violence has no place in our political discourse. Political disagreements are part of a free society, but they must remain disagreements and never cross the line into violence.
Charlie Kirk rose to become one of the leading voices in the modern conservative movement and inspired millions of Americans to stand boldly for the principles that built this country. In an era when those principles are constantly challenged, he refused to stay quiet and never hesitated to speak clearly about what he believed.
Charlie founded Turning Point USA and built it into one of the most influential conservative youth organizations in the country. What began as an effort to challenge the liberal dominance on college campuses grew into a nationwide movement that energized young conservatives across America.
The movement he helped build continues to grow. A new generation of conservatives are carrying the torch forward.