Area resident Bob Zak reflects on the Charlie Kirk assassination
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I have never met Charlie Kirk, but I have benefited from the ministry, Turning Points USA (TPUSA), that he started. I have watched Charlie interact with the youth at colleges and universities, he believed in respectful debate. He would ask for anyone wanting to question him to come to the front, he would give them the mic and proceed, in front of all, to debate.
Charlie was smart, articulate, professional and always displayed a Christ like attitude of loving others.
I facilitate the study of our Constitution called Biblical Citizenship – an eight week course that requires a notebook. I met Ross Wiley, NW representative for TPUSA, from Centralia, who “gifted” work books for several of the classes I facilitated and provided refreshments for the 1st session. The notebooks cost $20 each. Some students could not afford that.
I learned more about TPUSA and Charlie Kirk. I was impressed by his faith stand and bold witness for Jesus, his personal savior. I was shocked at the shooting event in Utah. Tonight on Flashpoint I listened to Erika Kirk talk about their family and God’s work. The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA.
Bob Zak
Vancouver, Hazel Dell
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