GLENDALE, AZ — Tens of thousands of people gathered on Sunday at State Farm Stadium to attend a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at an event in Utah on Sept. 10.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were in attendance and spoke at the event, which began at 11 a.m.
The event was held by Turning Point USA and aimed to honor Kirk’s life and legacy.
Track the updates from Sunday's event:
4:30 p.m.
Hear President Donald Trump's full remarks at Charlie Kirk's memorial in the player below:
3:45 p.m.
Hear Mrs. Erika Kirk's full remarks at her late husband's memorial in Glendale in the player below:
3:15 p.m.
Hear VP Vance's full remarks in the player below:
2:45 p.m.
Vice President JD Vance is speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
2:30 p.m.
Check out our photo gallery here as thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium on Sunday to pay respects to Charlie Kirk.
12:59 p.m.
.@realDonaldTrump just arrived for the Charlie Kirk Memorial pic.twitter.com/jvQAWRSua3
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
11:50 a.m.
According to the Glendale Fire Department, they have responded to more than 30 calls at the Charlie Kirk Memorial event, but fewer than five people needed transport for medical concerns.
11:43 a.m.
President Trump has landed in Arizona. pic.twitter.com/P4vIz5fT5s
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) September 21, 2025
11:45 a.m.
DHS Secretary @KristiNoem and HHS Secretary @RobertKennedyJr in attendance at Charlie Kirk Memorial pic.twitter.com/WLBMVaEGeu
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
11:14 a.m.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio just arrived at Charlie Kirk Memorial pic.twitter.com/bhZmYXVwJ1
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
11:11 a.m.
Air Force 2 , and Vice President J.D. Vance, arrives at Luke Air Force Base. pic.twitter.com/mbPexbSCqn
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) September 21, 2025
11:09 a.m.
Charlie Kirk Memorial has officially begun … @abc15 somber mood inside with the bagpipes playing pic.twitter.com/lyBfjzNkys
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
10:30 a.m.
ABC15's pre-services coverage begins now on the ABC15 Streaming App and abc15.com. Viewers can also tune into the live broadcast on The Spot Arizona 61.
10:15 a.m.
On-ramps and off-ramps for a large stretch of the Loop-101 are closed in Glendale. Check the latest traffic conditions here.
9:45 a.m.
Officials are now letting individuals into Desert Diamond Arena, which is being used as an overflow for those attending at State Farm Stadium.
9:28 a.m.
Huge turnout: Upper levels now getting full for Charlie Kirk Memorial @abc15 pic.twitter.com/bgK9HzLzD5
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
9:04 a.m.
Crowds are also gathering at Luke Air Force Base anticipating the arrival of Air Force One and President Trump here soon in Arizona. pic.twitter.com/NgPhu86Kw4
— Adam Klepp (@AdamKleppAZ) September 21, 2025
8:46 a.m.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: The Camelback and Indian school off-ramps from the 101 are closed north bound and southbound. Please plan your route accordingly.
— AZDPS Highway Patrol (@AZDPSHwyPatrol) September 21, 2025
8:20 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Seats are being filled as crowd members enter State Farm Stadium.
7:40 a.m.
Parts of the West Valley are seeing heavy traffic backups surrounding the State Farm Stadium area as thousands arrive ahead of Kirk's memorial service.
Check the latest traffic conditions here.
7:20 a.m.
People now being let in State Farm Stadium for the Charlie Kirk Memorial pic.twitter.com/EwB5CGEbaS
— Ben Brown (@bdbrown473) September 21, 2025
