The death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has left a deep void not only in the political world but also in the intimate life he cherished most — his role as a husband and father.

Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University, leaving behind his wife Erika and their two young children, who were reportedly present at the scene but unharmed. Hours before the tragedy, Erika shared a Bible verse, reflecting their shared foundation of faith.

Friends and family remember Kirk not just for his political activism but for his devotion to his family. His colleague Matt Lamb described Kirk’s most important legacy as his love for Erika and their children. The couple married in 2021, welcomed their daughter in 2022, and their son in 2024. Despite his public presence, Kirk kept his children’s identities private, insisting their names and faces were “no one’s business.”