COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The city of Coeur d’Alene marked a significant day as hundreds gathered at City Park to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk on Tuesday. The event took place just weeks after Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot and killed while speaking at a college campus in Utah.
Tuesday night was particularly poignant as it coincided with what would have been Kirk’s birthday. The city officially recognized this day following a proclamation by Mayor McEvers.
Attendees, many wearing red shirts with slogans like ‘Freedom’ and ‘This is the Turning Point,’ gathered for what was more a celebration of life than a political rally.
Margaret, an attendee, expressed the sentiment of the evening.
“Love in the end is what’s gonna win and that’s what Charlie stood for,” she said.
Margaret and Collin, both locals from Kootenai County, emphasized that the celebration was not about politics.
“He really wanted to be remembered for his faith,” Margaret said.
The event featured speeches from local church leaders, community members, politicians and Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris. A common goal united the speakers.
Amber, another attendee, shared, “Today is just honoring a man who died for his beliefs.”
Amber and Shane felt a personal connection to Kirk’s message.
“Everything he stands for is what we stand for so you know it could have been any one of us,” Amber said.
Looking ahead, Coeur d’Alene prepares for a different type of demonstration with a second wave of No Kings protests expected in the city on Saturday.
Those who attended the remembrance day expressed that it represents more than just a single day and shared their commitment to honoring Charlie Kirk for years to come.
