Vance Arrives in Arizona: Kirk Casket on Air Force Two
- The body of conservative activist Charlie Kirk arrived in his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as Vice President JD Vance...
- Usha Vance, wife of the Vice President, and Erika Kirk, the activist's widow, both dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, disembarked the aircraft. Vice President Vance followed closely...
- Air Force Two landed in Phoenix after a short flight originating from Salt Lake City, Utah, approximately 40 miles from Orem, where Kirk was fatally shot while speaking...
Vice President vance Honors charlie Kirk Following Assassination
The body of conservative activist Charlie Kirk arrived in his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as Vice President JD Vance paid tribute with a final flight.
Usha Vance, wife of the Vice President, and Erika Kirk, the activist’s widow, both dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, disembarked the aircraft. Vice President Vance followed closely behind in a dark suit.
From Fox News Appearance to Close Friendship
Air Force Two landed in Phoenix after a short flight originating from Salt Lake City, Utah, approximately 40 miles from Orem, where Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The assassination prompted a swift response and national mourning within conservative circles.
Vice President Vance personally assisted in carrying Kirk’s casket onto the plane, accompanied by uniformed service members.He shared on social media Wednesday, September 10, 2025, that his relationship with Kirk began several years prior, following an appearance on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight. Kirk had reached out to offer a compliment, an act Vance described as the beginning of a genuine friendship.
kirk’s Legacy at Turning Point USA
In the preceding year,Kirk publicly supported JD Vance’s selection as Donald Trump’s running mate and consistently inquired about the Vance family’s well-being. Vance publicly acknowledged Kirk as “a true friend.”
Kirk was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Turning Point USA, a prominent conservative youth organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2012, Turning Point USA has become a notable force in mobilizing young conservatives across the United States. Learn more about Turning Point USA.
