Remembering Charlie Kirk

Tripp Morgan, Reporter

The Christian, political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025. Known for his organization Turning Point USA, and his “Prove Me Wrong” table, where he would debate college students, he was watched by people all over the United States and across the world.

His death was a shock to people all over the world and a great deal to the small Christian community which is Trinity Christian Academy. Most people found out unexpectedly through social media, often right after school when they first checked their phones.

The TCA student body felt strongly about the passing of Charlie Kirk, so the staff at Trinity Times decided to ask students and faculty their thoughts on Kirk as a person and who he was to them. The staff picked out the three people who they felt would have the most insight.

The Interviews-

The first person interviewed was the new Bible, teacher Ms. Wade. She admired Mr. Kirk for his impact on the younger generations and how he brought up not only his political opinions, but also how prominent he made his faith. Ms. Wade feels especially connected to him through his apologetics for Christianity, saying “(Charlie Kirk is) not afraid to ask hard questions, and you know, he’s always ready (to answer them) … He always wanted to know your opinion.” When she was asked about his ministry’s effect on the youth, she responded, “He’s challenging young people to why they believe what they believe. So many young people were showing up to his events.” Wrapping up her interview, she was asked for her final thoughts on the character of Charlie Kirk. “The biggest thing for me is, you don’t have to agree with Charlie Kirk … Disagree or agree, (his death) is tragic.”

The second interviewee was Jack Brammer, a sophomore at TCA. Jack is involved in cross country, theater and is on Eagle TV. He has known about Charlie Kirk since his father showed him Kirk’s video when he was in seventh grade, because Jack wanted to expand his faith, “Charlie Kirk has definitely shaped the way I think to this day,” Jack said. He explained that he watched nearly every new video Charlie Kirk uploaded on YouTube. Jack was planning on attending Mr. Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour”, because it was supposed to come to Texas before Charlie Kirk’s assassination. “He’s always giving true facts.” Jack said when asked about Charlie Kirk’s ideas. “He always explains it (topics) to you in a good way.” Speaking about Kirk’s legacy, he added, “What Charlie has left will not leave. He’s changed the way that our generation thinks, and he encourages for young people to stand up for themselves and what they believe in.” Jack closed with, “Thoughts and prayers to Charlie’s family, and we as a people of America need to learn how to get along, because we are all human, we are all made in God’s image.”

The final person interviewed was Reese Morgan, a senior at TCA. He is a star swimmer on the swim team and throws for TCA’s track and field team. Reese’s older brother Brody Morgan, who is, as of writing, attending Grand Canyon University, had talked to Charlie Kirk at one of his past college events. Charlie Kirk was role strong Christian role model to Reese: “because he was talking to the youth … to share the gospel and wanting us to be more of leaders in our community and our country.” Reese went on to explain the effect of Charlie Kirk’s ministry on today’s generation, with him saying, “I’ve seen a lot more people coming out about their faith and about their spot in politics and how they want to show the gospel through their actions.” When asked about how the passing of Charlie Kirk has affected him personally, he said, “It’s definitely strengthened my faith … It really grounded my belief in that I need to become a minister or an evangelist or apologist, because it’s what I’ve always wanted to do, but now it is a need to and not a want to.” Reese closed his interview with a challenge for his fellow students: “Bad things are going to happen, but we can’t, we can’t give up, and we can’t not forgive the person that harms us or try to blame it on God, but to actually become closer with him. And I strongly encourage all that hear this, to know that, and put that to heart.”

These were just a few words from the Trinity Christian Academy community. Everyone here mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk, and his legacy will not be forgotten by the youth.