People poured in from all around, saying the least they could do is show up for the man who always showed up for his people.

Kirk’s funeral will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. The headquarters of Turning Point USA, Kirk’s nonprofit, are based in Phoenix. His casket was flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two earlier this week.

Cadore, an administrator at Eastern Florida State College, announced the president of the college, Jim Richey, approved a new scholarship in Smith’s honor. Smith held many roles at the college including provost of each of the four campuses and was named a college ambassador following his retirement.

The stadium funeral for Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last Wednesday at the age of 31, has been scheduled as federal agents continue their investigation with the