Three Auburn University students attended the memorial service for Charlie Kirk earlier this week with support from State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn).

Kirk, 31, was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University in a brutal act of political violence aimed at silencing him.

After the Auburn Turning Point USA chapter’s executive board members contacted Hovey late last week for help traveling to Glendale, Arizona, Hovey stepped in to ensure the students could attend the service.

“Charlie Kirk was a man of faith and a true American patriot. This is a turning point for our nation, and I am glad Auburn students were able to honor his legacy and be part of this revival,” Hovey said.

“Charlie created a movement that has educated and energized a generation, and today his message is stronger than ever.”

Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.

“We are very thankful for Senator Hovey’s generosity in helping us attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona. On such short notice, he was willing to step in and allow us to honor Charlie personally,” Auburn’s TPUSA chapter said in a statement. 

“Our nation needs more people like Charlie Kirk, people who are willing to discuss and debate the issues with those who may disagree with them,” said Hovey.

“I am so proud that these Auburn students want to pick up that mantle, and I will help in any way possible.”

Hovey concluded, “Charlie stood for the values that guided our Founding Fathers, and if our nation wants to prosper, we need more young people willing to fight for our country’s foundational principles.”

Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.