Charlie Kirk was remembered with a proposed Kentucky state vacation and a Presidential Medal of Freedom following his assassination.

Charlie Kirk was posthumously honored Tuesday (October 14) with the Presidential Medal of Freedom as Kentucky lawmakers unveiled plans to mark his birthday with a statewide vacation.

Sen. Steve Rawlings and Rep. TJ Roberts, each Republicans from Burlington, mentioned they intend to introduce laws throughout the 2026 General Assembly session to declare October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day” throughout Kentucky. The date coincides with the late conservative activist’s birthday.

“Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to ensuring that every American could speak freely and think boldly,” Rawlings mentioned, in line with the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “Even after his passing, his influence will continue to be felt through the countless young people he inspired.”

Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA at simply 18, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, whereas addressing an viewers at Utah Valley University.

His widow, Erika Kirk, has since taken over management of the conservative youth group.

The announcement from Kentucky’s legislators got here the identical day Donald Trump awarded Kirk the nation’s highest civilian honor. Trump credited Kirk as “one of the key reasons” for his reelection.

Roberts praised Kirk’s means to have interaction throughout ideological traces. “Charlie Kirk challenged us to defend the liberties our founders enshrined,” Roberts mentioned. “He was particularly resolved to approach every conversation as an opportunity, even when it was difficult.”

The lawmakers mentioned the proposed vacation would function a everlasting reminder of his advocacy for conservative values and open dialogue.

The 2026 General Assembly session is scheduled to start January 6.

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