It was a memorial that Charlie Kirk would likely have enjoyed, one that delved heavily into politics, religion and the enduring strength and optimistic future of of his organization.

The service, attended by some of the top U.S. political officials, including both the president and vice-president, covered a wide mix of themes. Many spoke about Turning Point USA, Kirk's conservative outreach organization, and how it will grow even stronger in the wake of his death.

Kirk was described as having sacrificed himself for the cause of free speech, debate and the greater good of the conservative movement.

Indeed, alt-right activist and conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec said Kirk was a martyr for western civilization itself.

The memorial offered personal reflections of Kirk, an influential but

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