A makeshift memorial is seen for Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA on September 17 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Thousands of people will gather Sunday to honor the life of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service expected to underscore his indelible influence on American politics.

With a lineup of speakers from the highest levels of the US government, including President Donald Trump, Kirk’s memorial is poised to resemble something akin to a state funeral for the US conservative movement, carrying with it all the gravity – and security concerns – such an occasion entails.

Here’s what we know:

The service and speakers

Kirk’s memorial service will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, 11 d

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