The stadium fell silent — but hearts thundered — as the unmistakable chords of "God Bless the U.S.A." rang out through a sea of grieving patriots. On September 21, 2025, the nation came together in a rare and deeply emotional display of unity and sorrow, as country music legend Lee Greenwood took the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, performing his iconic anthem for a heartbroken crowd. It wasn't a concert. It was a highly charged farewell to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed on September 10 during a public appearance at Utah Valley University. The grief was palpable, the pain raw, but so too was the fierce resolve of the people who had gathered to honor him, including President Donald Trump. A Nation Mourns and RemembersIn one of the most dramatic mom
Lee Greenwood's Stirring Performance of 'God Bless the U.S.A.' Marks Charlie Kirk Memorial

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