CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across West Virginia in memory of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and media personality who was killed this week.
Flags at all state facilities will be lowered beginning at noon on September 12, 2025, and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Kirk’s interment.
“I just heard the terrible news about Charlie Kirk,” Governor Morrisey said. “He was a fighter, a conservative warrior, and a friend. Please join Denise and I in praying for Charlie’s family and friends.”
Charlie Kirk was born on October 14, 1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. At 18, he co-founded Turning Point USA, an organization focused on promoting conservative principles and engaging students on college campuses.
He went on to become a nationally recognized figure, hosting the “Charlie Kirk Show,” contributing regularly to conservative media outlets, and writing several books.
Kirk was widely known for his outreach to young people and his willingness to engage in civil debate, particularly on college campuses nationwide.
On September 10, 2025, Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. He is survived by his wife and two children.
