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(NewsNation) — Late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this month in Utah was honored during an hours-long memorial by most of the notable names in the Republican Party and President Donald Trump’s administration.

During the memorial Kirk’s widow Erika, in a tearful eulogy, praised the reaction by the activist’s supporters to turn towards faith over violence in the wake of his death. She told 80,000 people at State Farm Arena, along with the millions who watched on TV and online, that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and numerous members of Trump’s cabinet spoke at the memorial, reflecting on Kirk’s impact, his mission and his faith.

Kirk, 31, was assassinated during a campus speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. The suspected gunman was arrested 33 hours later.

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