On Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event hosted by Utah Valley University.

Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, an organization that advocates for conservative values on high school and college campuses.

The 31-year-old spoke at a large outdoor event called “Prove Me Wrong,” where he invited students to ask questions and debate him. A shot was heard shortly after noon local time. About 3,000 people attended, including students and university staff.

Kirk visited the university as part of a 15-stop national tour titled “The American Comeback Tour,” in which he and his team traveled across the country and opened the floor to the young people to debate his political beliefs.

While speaking at a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump announced that Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people”.

“We miss him greatly yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on. I’m pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk posthumously the Medal of Freedom” Trump said.

Widow to Kirk, Erika Kirk, made her first public appearance on Sept. 12. During her address, she appeared very emotional and teary-eyed.

“My husband laid down his life for me, for our nation, for our children. My husband’s voice will ring out louder than ever,” Kirk said.

Kirk stated that she wanted to continue the legacy that her late husband built through Turning Point USA, an organization that has announced a celebration of Kirk’s life on Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.