Vice President JD Vance brought the crowd in Glendale, Arizona to its feet Sunday as he honored his close friend, Charlie Kirk. What was supposed to be a somber funeral turned into something far greater—a revival of faith, love, and commitment to the cause Charlie lived and died for. Tens of thousands gathered, and when Vance took the stage, their voices nearly drowned him out.

“You know, I can’t help but think, that they tried to silence my friend Charlie Kirk,” Vance declared. “They tried to silence our dear friend Charlie Kirk, and today, tonight, we speak with Charlie and for Charlie louder than ever.” That’s right—the assassin expected grief, but what he got was a movement louder and stronger than before.

Vance reminded everyone that Charlie’s life reignited faith across the nation. Since his death, he admitted he’s been more outspoken about his own beliefs than ever in his career. That’s the ripple effect of true leadership: it inspires courage in others.

Calling out the evil that still exists in this world, Vance put it plainly: “He was murdered for speaking the truth.” And then he gave the kind of line that will echo far beyond the stadium: “It is better to face a gunman than live your life afraid to face the truth.” Powerful, patriotic, and exactly the spirit Charlie embodied.

Finally, Vance turned his words directly to his fallen friend: “I love you, my friend, we’ve got it from here.” It wasn’t just a tribute—it was a pledge. A promise to Erika, to Charlie’s family, and to America that the mission continues.

Charlie Kirk’s death didn’t silence the movement. If JD Vance’s words are any sign, it only supercharged it. And that’s the kind of ending that no assassin can erase.