It’s been just over a week since the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk, a beloved husband, father, and public speaker, and his family continues to grieve alongside countless supporters across the country. On September 17, Charlie’s widow, Erika Kirk, shared a moving post titled “One Week in Heaven” that deeply resonated with her audience.

“You loved witnessing excellence,” Erika wrote in her emotional message, accompanying one of the final photos taken of Charlie before his death. In the image, he is seen smiling and tossing Turning Point USA hats into the crowd, just moments before the fatal incident at Utah Valley University on September 10.

“I can’t help but see excellence.”

A Shared Passion for Greatness and Sports

Erika’s tribute beautifully recalled the early days of their relationship. The couple began dating in 2019, often bonding over shared basketball games and long conversations about greatness. They especially admired the legacy of Michael Jordan, a connection Erika referenced by calling the tribute photo “your Jordan moment.”

“You’re in your element. You’re in athlete mode. Training for this exact moment — mind, body, and soul,” she wrote. “This photo is permanently etched in time, held in my heart, as I admire your greatness. Forever.”

She also recalled how Charlie always wore a red bracelet inscribed with the phrase “Work harder, be better,” and shared how he once gave it away to a student — a powerful moment that demonstrated his dedication to inspiring the next generation.

Their Journey as a Married Couple

Erika and Charlie married in 2021, after getting engaged the year prior. In a video segment from The Charlie Kirk Show, the couple answered fan questions about love, marriage, and faith.

“You just know,” Erika said when asked how she knew it was time to get married. “We were ready to start our life together.”

Charlie also lovingly admitted that Erika was more conservative than he was, joking that next to her, he seemed “moderate.”

The two often spoke at conferences and faith-based events, including America Fest 2024, where they emphasized the importance of Biblical marriage and Erika’s work with Biblein365.com, a ministry aimed at helping people read through the Bible in one year.

A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Purpose

As the world continues to mourn the loss of a passionate voice, Erika’s tribute serves as a reminder of the power of love, legacy, and unwavering faith. Her final words in the September 17 post encapsulate the grief and hope she now carries:

“I pray you’ve had the most amazing week in Heaven.”

See the tribute photo and Erika’s full message, here:

Watch their joint appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show, here:

Learn more about Erika’s ministry, Biblein365.com, here: