Rev. Franklin Graham: Kirk ‘Stood Boldly’ for Core Values

The Rev. Franklin Graham honored Charlie Kirk as a man of deep faith who “stood boldly for conservative values” and defended free speech.

Graham, the president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, took to social media hours after he was assassinated at an event in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk, 31, leaves behind his wife of four years, Erika, and children Mia Grace, 3, and James Charles, 1.

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