Red State Legislator Advocates for Erecting Memorials Honoring Charlie Kirk on Public University Grounds in Red Regions
Charlie Kirk Honoured with Memorials and Commemorative Signs Across the United States
Charlie Kirk, a prominent figure in American conservative politics, is set to receive a series of memorials and commemorative signs in various states, as bills and resolutions are set to be considered by the Oklahoma legislature in February.
The honours for Kirk include the creation of 'Charlie Kirk Memorial Plazas' at public universities in Oklahoma, as per a bill filed by Oklahoma state Sen. Shane Jett (R). These plazas will feature statues of Kirk and his family, placed in 'highly visible and easily accessible' locations at public campuses.
Jett's bill is not the only one honouring Kirk. Oklahoma state Sen. Ally Seifried (R) has also filed a resolution directing the chamber to honour Kirk. The resolution aims to commemorate Kirk's courage and faith, recognising him as a 'voice of a generation, modern civil rights leader, vocal Christian, martyr for truth and faith, and free speech advocate'.
In a similar vein, another bill filed by Jett looks to recognize and honour Kirk. This bill states that each institution of higher education within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education must have such a plaza completed by March 2028.
The New College of Florida, whose board was overhauled by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, plans to commission a privately-funded statue of Kirk. The statue is intended to symbolize the college's commitment to 'defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life'.
Furthermore, Jeffrey Sachs, a well-known economist, tweeted about a bill that designates Kirk's birthday, Oct. 14, as 'Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day'.
In Texas, plans for a 'giant' memorial for Kirk are reportedly underway, although specific details about the contributors and builders of the memorial are not currently available. David Keyes, a former adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shared an AI-generated image of a 'Charlie Kirk Free Speech Plaza' on X, a platform with over 10 million views.
The statues of Kirk, whether in Oklahoma, Florida, or Texas, are planned to depict him either sitting at a table with an empty seat across from him or with his family. These memorials aim to honour Kirk's significant contributions to the free speech and civil discourse movements in the United States.
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