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Tim Allen, Inspired by Charlie Kirk's Widow, Forgives Man Who Killed His Dad 6 Decades Ago
Erika Kirk publicly forgave her husband’s alleged killer at his memorial, inspiring actor Tim Allen to forgive his own father’s killer after more than 60 years of struggle.
- On September 10, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and a memorial was held on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
- The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested and faces multiple charges including aggravated murder, while officials have not identified a clear motive, Associated Press reporting said.
- At the memorial, Erika Kirk told the crowd she forgives the young man accused of killing her husband and invoked `Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do`, following Christ's example.
- Actor Tim Allen said Erika Kirk's words deeply affected him, writing, `I forgive the man who killed my father` after struggling for over 60 years.
- Erika Kirk will lead the Turning Point organization and has said she finds comfort that Charlie died without regrets, while broader Christian commentators described her forgiveness as a path to healing.
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