TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and Florida state flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, and founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
“It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a Christian conservative public figure and prominent media personality. In 2012, Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA to promote conservative values and open dialogue among the youth of America. As one of the most prominent voices of his time, Charlie worked to help spark conversations that would engage millions of young Americans in civic life and challenge them to articulate their values. He was widely recognized for his leadership and influence in the political landscape and was admired by many prominent figures, including President Donald Trump. Charlie was a strong man of God as well as a husband and a father, and he is now rejoicing with our Lord in Heaven,” said DeSantis.
In a memorandum issued Thursday, Governor DeSantis directed the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from Thursday, September 11, 2025, to sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in concurrence with a similar directive issued by President Trump.
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