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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Erika Kirk says she forgives husband Charlie’s killer in emotional tribute at memorial service

Erika Kirk said she forgives her husband Charlie’s killer in an emotional tribute at his memorial service on Sunday (21 September).

Paying tribute to her 31-year-old husband, she said: “My husband Charlie wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life.”

She added: “That young man—I forgive him..

“The answer to hate is not hate. The answer, we know from the Gospel, is love. It’s always love.”

There was a standing ovation from the crowd following her declaration.

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