Gov. Spencer Cox Declares Charlie Kirk Day in Utah on Anniversary of His Assassination
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared September 10, 2026, “Charlie Kirk Day,” marking one year since the Turning Point USA co-founder was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. Cox used the anniversary to urge Utah residents to remember the tragedy while rejecting political violence and preserving peaceful debate. Contemporary reporting confirms the proclamation and the governor’s emphasis on choosing political engagement without violence.
Utah Valley University also closed for the day, giving students and employees time for reflection. Turning Point USA held a large memorial titled “Freedom Built to Last: Honoring Charlie Kirk” at UVU’s UCCU Center. The venue scheduled the event for September 10 with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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