Have you heard kids all over social media repeating this statement? I have, and honestly, it’s the only thing that has made me feel somewhat hopeful after the loss of Charlie Kirk. I cannot believe how deeply this young man’s death has affected me. It’s affected me so much I felt compelled to write about it. I have wrestled with it all week. Is it because he was only 3 years older than my own son, 3 years younger than my oldest daughter and the same age as my middle daughter? Are all mothers feeling this tremendous loss as if it were their own? But I have to admit it’s not only women grieving this dynamic individual.
Maybe it’s the fact a young woman and two children have lost their anchor? I’d like to say I can empathize but as Charlie would say ‘empathy” is a misuse as no one can really ever feel what someone else feels. At first when I heard him say this, I thought I disagreed, but honestly the more I thought about it the more my mind changed. Even if you share an experience with someone their feelings are theirs alone and everyone’s feelings are intrinsically their own. So, I started to understand why he preferred sympathy.
The deep sympathy I have for this family is immeasurable. I cannot even imagine how one could carry on without the love of their life this early on in life. They were so in love, and it showed. And his beautiful children will never be able to create memories with their father. My heart breaks as any memory they have of him will be distant.
Or is my deep sorrow because although I did not know him personally, I feel like we lost a young man that had such an impact on everyone who heard him speak. The accomplishments were vast for a man of his young age. I wish I could remember when I first heard him speak. I’m guessing some time before the 2016 election. Although he did not hold political office, he was a patriot and huge advocate for the defense of our constitution.
I’m pretty sure the first time I heard him he was debating someone on the fact that our constitution was faith based. I remember being blown away on his depth of knowledge of our forefathers and his faith. I had never heard anyone quote scripture so easily and associate it with the constitution. Thirty years his senior and I became his student. He truly impressed me.
Maybe my sadness stems from all the lies I have been hearing about him and the celebration of his death. It’s incomprehensible to me how anyone could think the murder of a follower of Christ, husband and father of two little children is acceptable and something to be happy about. What has happened to humanity?
For those who are celebrating, even if you disagreed with his beliefs, what is he so guilty of that you think his murder is justified? Social media is rampant with people calling him a racist, fascist, and homophobe among other derogatory labels. I keep looking for evidence of these things and I have not uncovered any. Just because his beliefs may not coincide with some of the liberal left does not prove he is any of those things. And if you think these things of him, where did you obtain this information? Did you actually hear him say he hates people of color, gay people, or dissenters? It’s funny because I have heard him say otherwise. And did you bother to actually listen to the context of any of these accusations? He may not have agreed with your choices but above all, his message is that as a Christian he respects and loves everyone even those he disagrees with.
I’m so disheartened by what I’m witnessing. This should not even be a political debate. It’s a human life.. that didn’t hurt anyone.. we are truly a broken nation if we cannot even agree on such a basic human right. No one should die for speaking their truth. Was his truth that threatening that he needed to be silenced?
Honestly, my faith was shaken when Charlie was taken from this world. I could not understand why God would allow someone who was doing his work to be taken. And a week later the questions of doubt of the murderer and the motive. I wanted to believe it was simply a radicalized young person unhappy with Charlie’s convictions. But I also can’t help doubt this story. Our government has fed us so many lies that I no longer know who we are beholden to as a country. Charlie Kirk was making a tremendous impact on today’s youth.. he was asking questions and challenging our political system. He was a champion of truth and honesty…Was he becoming a threat not only to the left but to the right also?
I don’t have many of these answers and maybe that’s also why I’m so upset. All I do know is that as his wife has eloquently pointed out, this is just the beginning… Charlie and what he stood for will not be silenced. She is more than qualified to carry his torch and just maybe this is why Charlie was taken, to ignite a fire within all of us. The complacency must cease and we must all become Charlie Kirks. I pray we can all honor him in living more like Charlie did, fearless in his belief in God, country, and family. RIP Charlie I know I will try harder each and every day to honor your memory. ❤️
