where were charlie kirk's parents at the memorial

Charlie Kirk's parents were not present at his memorial service held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. The memorial event focused primarily on conservative movement figures and featured speeches from high-profile guests like President Donald Trump and Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk. While his parents' names are known—Robert W Kirk and Kathryn Kirk—and they come from Chicago, they kept away from the public eye, and there is no indication they attended the memorial. Only Erika Kirk spoke on behalf of the family at the event. The gathering celebrated Kirk's life and his impact on the conservative movement rather than serving as a traditional family funeral.