“Heartbreaking News”Duggar Family Members Flood Charlie Kirk’s Loved Ones With Prayers After His Death….
Duggar family members sent prayers to Charlie Kirk‘s loved ones in the wake of the right-wing activist’s death after his fatal shooting.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Turning Point USA founder died at 31 after he was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The suspect is still at large as a manhunt continues.
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After Kirk’s death, several of Counting On stars Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar‘s adult kids took to social media to share their reactions.
Jinger Duggar took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of Kirk next to his birth and death years and a quote from John MacArthur: “All death can do to the believer is deliver him to Jesus.” She also included the emojis, “💔🙏🏻.”
Similarly, Joy-Anna Duggar posted a photo of Kirk via her Instagram Stories next to one of his social media posts that read, “Jesus defeated death so you can live.” She added, ” Heavy hearts today. Praying for the Kirk family, praying for our country.”
Jill Duggar, meanwhile, shared a snap of Kirk with his wife, Erika (Frantzwe) Kirk, and their two children on her Instagram Stories. The image included the following quote from Kirk: “When you look down in your arms and you see your child … everything that you’re fighting for gets into absolute clarity.”
She added, “Praying for our country and the Kirk family. 💔.”
Their brother, Jason Duggar, also posted a public reaction to Kirk’s death on his Instagram Stories. “Rest in Peace Charlie,” he wrote next to the same picture Jill shared. Additionally, he posted a screenshot of Kirk’s quote that Joy-Anna shared.
The Duggars weren’t the only conservative celebrities to share tributes and public responses to Kirk’s untimely death. Full House alum Candace Cameron Bure shared a heartfelt tribute, followed by a direct message to critics, on Instagram. Meanwhile, Maria Shriver sent a bold political message—as did The Late Show host Stephen Colbert and Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert.
Dancing With the Stars alum Lindsay Arnold also clapped back at criticism of her tribute to Kirk. Additionally, former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick posted a touching tribute, and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker shared the final text he received from Kirk.
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the FBI released photos of a “person of interest” and recovered the rifle allegedly used during the shooting in a nearby wooded area. A manhunt is ongoing.
