Erika Kirk delivers an emotional speech two days after Charlie Kirk’s killing, with a tribute message and photo of him displayed on the podium. (Courtesy: Turning Point USA)
The new chapter requests come after Kirk was assassinated Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
The alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, was turned in by his father Friday and is facing aggravated murder charges.
A memorial honoring Kirk at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital is flooded with "We love you, Charlie" posters, flowers and American flags. More signs and flowers have been placed for Kirk on Utah Valley University's campus. (Fox News Digital/Deirdre Heavey)
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In an Instagram post sharing photos of her husband lying in his casket, she added, "they have no idea what they just ignited within this wife."
"If they thought my husband's mission was big now..you have no idea," she wrote. "You. All of you. Will never. Ever. Forget my husband @charliekirk1776 I'll make sure of it."
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