Country Music Star and Wife Present Erika Kirk With First Charlie Kirk Legacy Award: “Evil Wins When Good People Stay Silent”

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Erika Kirk is dedicating herself to upholding the mission and the memory of her late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk. After his death, she took the helm of the organization he founded, Turning Point USA. (She is now its CEO.)

For vigorously continuing his work, Erika was presented with the first Charlie Kirk Legacy Award. That honor was given to her last night by country music star Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, at this year’s Fox Nation Patriot Awards in Brookville, New York. The Aldeans were alongside Fox News’ Jesse Watters.

Going forward, the award will recognize those who passionately stand for the importance of family, freedom of speech, and faith, as did Kirk. He was assassinated in September at the age of 31 on the campus of Utah Valley University while speaking at an outdoor event.

Erika Kirk’s Acceptance Speech Was Poignant and Emotional

Her acceptance speech was dramatic, fiery and forthright. Per foxnews.com, Erika said, “Evil wins when good people stay silent. And, so, for the rest of my life, I will make sure that I don’t stay silent. I’ll keep speaking the truth, no matter the cost.”

According to the New York Post, Erika, 36, also said, “Thank you to everyone who loved my husband so well.” She shared, “I know this award is about legacy. It’s about my legacy, our children’s legacy, my husband’s legacy. But it’s also about your legacy. And I really want you to take a minute tonight to think about what that is.”

Referring to her slain husband, she noted, “He knew that evil wins when good people stay silent. And so for the rest of my life, I will make sure that I don’t stay silent. I’ll keep speaking the truth no matter the cost.”

Jason and Brittany Aldean Said a Few Words

Per the outlet, the “Try That in a Small Town” singer said Charlie Kirk “led a powerful movement rooted in faith, freedom, and a deep love for this country. In the wake of Charlie’s death, Erika has made it her mission to keep his legacy alive.”

For Brittany Aldean, Erika Kirk is “the woman who refuses to surrender.”