Reverend Franklin Graham paid tribute to Charlie Kirk and underscored the importance of scripture in grim times after Kirk was assassinated in Utah on Wednesday.

Graham took to Facebook after President Donald Trump announced Kirk had passed.

“What a tragedy. It has been announced that Charlie Kirk has died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University today. This young man loved his country and invested his time and energy in trying to make it the best it could be,” Graham wrote.

“He stood boldly for conservative values and defended free speech for all of us. Most importantly, Charlie loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray for his wife Erika, their two young children, and all of their family,” he added.

Graham then spoke to the importance of leaning on scripture in grim times a

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