What Charlie Kirk's 3-Year-Old Daughter Said When Told 'Daddy Is In Heaven'

What Charlie Kirk's Daughter Said When Told 'Daddy Is In Heaven'

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shared how her young children are coping after his assassination nearly two months ago at a Utah University event.

In an interview with Fox News' Jesse Watters, Erika described how her three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son often ask about their father. Her daughter, in particular, has been curious about communicating with him.

Erika Kirk's Explanation to Her Children

"After Charlie's death, Erika told her children that their father has gone on a work trip with Jesus."

Erika shared how she gently reassures her daughter.

"If you ever want to talk to Daddy, you just look up to sky and start talking to him. He can hear you."

Despite the sadness, she tries to stay strong.

"I told her, you know Daddy is in heaven. She goes, 'You think I could go sometime?' I said, 'Baby, we will all go one day. We will all go one day.'"

Emotional Moment

Erika became tearful during the interview while describing her family's personal challenges and the ongoing connection her children feel to their father.

Summary

Erika Kirk comforts her young children by explaining that their father is in heaven and can hear them when they talk to him, offering a heartfelt way to cope with loss.

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