PHOENIX — From small towns to big cities — and even from other countries — thousands of people are arriving in and around Phoenix to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk. Friends, families, and even new followers say they felt they had to make the trip to say goodbye.

John Perret and his wife, Patti, drove more than 22 hours from Louisiana to make it in time for Kirk’s Sunday services. John says he didn’t follow Kirk closely until his death.

“Charlie is a good guy. That’s all we knew,” he said.

John and Patti are just two of the many making their way to Phoenix from across the country and around the world. Bernhard and Barb Teichrobe flew down from Canada, bringing a sketch their friend Abigail made for Kirk’s widow.

“The fact that it happened in America, where America is known for free sp

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