Meaning behind Erika Kirk’s heart

A Widow’s Gesture

At Charlie Kirk’s September 21 memorial inside Arizona’s State Farm Stadium,

his wife Erika made an emotional sign.

Lifting her hand toward the sky, she formed the American Sign Language symbol for “I love you.”

By pointing it upward, she appeared to send a message to her late husband “waiting for her in heaven.”

A Life Cut Short

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier this month.

He left behind Erika and their two children.

The service drew tens of thousands, including Donald Trump and JD Vance.

Erika’s Tribute

“He left this world without regret,” she said. “Charlie died with incomplete work, but not with unfinished business.”

She also forgave the accused killer: “I forgive him because it is what Christ did.”

Carrying the Torch

Now CEO of Turning Point USA, Erika vowed their mission would continue: “Every part of our work will become greater.”