Yesterday would have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday. Yesterday was also marked by the posthumous presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom award to Charlie, which President Trump presented to Charlie's widow, Erika. Here in Orange County, California, I was able to attend, along with my wife, an event last night paying tribute to Charlie. The event was sponsored by Protect Our Kids in concert with Turning Point USA. There were numerous speakers, including young representatives from local high schools who had started TPUSA chapters on their campuses. Many of the speakers had met Charlie or were personally acquainted with him. There were representatives of local Orange County school boards who decried the woke influence present in our schools and their efforts to combat the indoctrination of our children.
It is instructive that this was not a public event, open to any and all. It was by special invitation, and care was taken not to announce it to the general public for security reasons. In all, there were about 450 people present, and security was tight.
Why all the security? Isn't it obvious? After what happened to Charlie, coupled with other attacks happening around the nation, it was clear that to announce this to the general public would have invited loud protests, and worse yet, the danger of violence-deadly violence.
It was an emotional event, with the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, prayers, and appeals to the audience, especially young people, to emulate Charlie and not be silent.
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