SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) — Erika Kirk fought back tears Friday night in her first public address since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot in the neck and killed Wednesday while speaking to students at Utah Valley University.

Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA.

“Two days ago, my husband, Charlie, went to see the face of his Savior and his God,” Erika Kirk said. “Charlie always said that when he was gone, he wanted to be remembered for his courage and for his faith.”

Erika Kirk talked about the things her husband loved, specifically mentioning his children, America, nature, the Chicago Cubs and the Oregon Ducks, among other things.

“Every day, he would ask me, ‘How can I serve you better? How can I be a better husband? How can I be a

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