LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The assassin’s bullet that killed Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk last Wednesday may have taken his life, but it did not take his spirit.

Hundreds of supporters and mourners gathered at the Lansing Capitol steps on Monday afternoon not only to remember the man whom many believe single-handedly shaped respectful discourse in America’s public square, but also to carry on what he started.

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“We can pick up that bloody microphone where Charlie left it in Utah and work to save our nation,” said Alex Bitzan, MSU Turning Point chapter president. “Do something in the next week to make your country a better place.”

The Turning Point: Kirk’s Christian faith.

Kirk, 31, founded Turning Point USA to engage college students, challenge their ideas and beliefs, and use their critical thinking skills. Kirk died after being shot in the neck in front of his wife, two children, and a crowd of students at Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The 22-year-old suspect is in custody.

Speakers and supporters alike remembered that Kirk’s Christian faith remained front and center in every one of his conversations.

“As the body of Charlie Kirk makes its way to its final resting place, we take solace in knowing that Charlie was a servant of the Lord,” said Rep. Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia). “Charlie’s commitment to debate, to spreading the Gospel, to his steadfast belief in the youth of this nation was truly astonishing.” Rep. Rigas added, “[Charlie] was murdered for his beliefs, and because our children listened to him.”

“People are being resurrected to truth and light.”

Bernadette Ellis Smith, Co-Chair of the Michigan GOP, took a page out of the Bible that Charlie loved so much and referenced the Old Testament character, Samson. The Book of Judges tells how Samson’s disobedience lead to his imprisonment by his enemies. However, Samson used his final breath to ask God to crush his enemies before dying himself.

“When I think about Charlie, I thought about Samson,” Ellis Smith said. “How Samson destroyed more of his enemies in his death than he did when he was alive.” She continued, “I think about Charlie, that in his death people are being resurrected to truth and light in his death more so than in his life.”

Words are no longer falling on deaf ears.

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Miranda Wellman attended the rally and said that Kirk’s life and Bitzan’s words inspired her. “I will be brave and I will talk to those who do not believe the way that I do, to those who have a different opinion,” Wellman recalled. “Because ‘when we stop talking is when really bad stuff starts.'”

In addition, Wellman agreed with Ellis Smith’s assessment of Charlie’s life and the ultimate sacrifice he made. “Those who were not listening before are listening now,” Wellman said. “The words that were falling on deaf ears are being consumed en masse.”

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Several speakers referenced the New Testament passage in Matthew where Jesus says, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” They said Kirk heard those words as he entered heaven, and that his courage endures.

“Rest in God, Charlie,” said Rep. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) . “Your fight is over, but ours continues.”

Kirk’s funeral service will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Arizona.