Erika Kirk recalls Charlie Kirk’s sweetest bedtime moments in touching video of their children
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Erika Kirk has shared an emotional glimpse of how her children continue to remember their late father, Charlie Kirk, through a bedtime tradition they once shared with him.
In an Instagram caption accompanying a video of the children saying, “Love you, Dada,” Erika recalled how their daughter would tell Charlie about her daily adventures before going to sleep.
“Even though bedtime traditions are different now…this one still remains,” Erika wrote, sharing a personal moment that shows how the family is holding on to a familiar ritual following Charlie’s death.
Erika Kirk shares emotional bedtime memory of Charlie Kirk
Erika’s Instagram post focused on a cherished memory of Charlie spending time with his daughter at bedtime. She recalled how much she loved listening to the little girl tell her father about everything she had experienced that day.
“...every night before bed when you’d tuck her in, I always loved hearing her tell you the recap of her adventures for that day,” Erika wrote.
She also remembered the expression on Charlie’s face as he listened to their daughter and encouraged her to share more.
“I have memorized the smile that was on your face as you’d be so proud of her and asked her so many thoughtful questions,” she added.
The video accompanying the caption showed the children expressing their love for their father. Erika ended her message with a simple line: “We love you, Daddy.”
Erika Kirk urges young conservatives to vote in midterms
Erika has continued her public role as the head of Turning Point USA following her husband’s death last year. Her recent appearances have included efforts to encourage young conservatives to participate in elections.
At the conservative group's “America: Love It or Leave It” tour stop at Grand Canyon University on October 1, Erika addressed people who were considering sitting out the upcoming midterm elections.
“If you sit out an election because you’re disappointed with Republicans, you don’t get an empty government for two years,” she said.
“You don’t get to press pause while conservatives are figuring it out and reorganizing themselves, and come back when they have the perfect party or the perfect candidate. That’s not how this works.”
Erika Kirk balances family memories with Turning Point USA role
The event also featured conservative activists Brandon Tatum and Shane Winnings.
Tatum, a political commentator and former Tucson police officer, urged young Christians to participate in elections.
“If you think as a Christian, as a believer, as a young person, that you should not get involved in elections, (that) you should not vote, shame on you,” he said.
The speeches reflected concerns among conservatives that their previous gains with young voters could weaken ahead of the November midterm elections.
