Local organizations will host a Charlie Kirk Remembrance Day event at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, just one week after city and county officials proclaimed October 14 in honor of the late activist.
The event will be held on Tuesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the park, which is located at 2601 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala.
The event is a collaboration between Conservative Watch USA founder Annie Marie Delgado, Bikers for Trump, the Marion County Florida GOP, and the Marion County Young Republicans.
The event will feature a keynote speech from Paul Renner, who is running for Governor of Florida, as well as live music from the Ocala Worshippers and The Hat Trick Band, a video production of Kirk.
The groups are also selling red “Freedom” t-shirts for $5 donations. Turning Point USA, the organization that Kirk founded in 2012, is encouraging those who observe the day to wear red.
“On his birthday, we honor Charlie Kirk — a fearless voice for faith, freedom, and the American dream. Though gone too soon, his legacy lives on. Red stands for courage, sacrifice, passion, and love for America — the values Charlie embodied every day,” reads a statement from Turning Point. “This October 14th, wear red, invite your friends and family, and let’s turn his birthday into a nationwide celebration of faith, freedom, and love for our country.”
Last week, Delgado and other local organizers were presented with proclamations by the city of Ocala and Marion County recognizing October 14 in honor of the late Kirk, whose birthday was the same day.
Kirk was assassinated on September 10 during a speaking engagement in Utah. After his death, hundreds gathered in downtown Ocala for a prayer vigil.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
On Friday, Marion County Public School officials sent a districtwide email to staff regarding a state law signed in 2008 that requires the school district to designate the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness weeks. During the period, MCPS is encouraging all staff to wear blue to support emotional, behavioral and health related disabilities on Tuesday, October 14. The color is one of several selected for the upcoming week as part of the period, which is recognized by the county from October 6 to 17. Ocala-News.com received this information from multiple teachers who were concerned that it was shared in the context of the aforementioned celebration, so that’s why it is being included in this story.