On Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, a public memorial was held for Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA.
Tens of thousands of people gathered at State Farm Stadium to mourn Kirk alongside notable political figures.
Video edited by Kate Nakamura, Ava Peguese, Grace Johnson, and Katrina Michalak.
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Matthew Marengo is a photographer and videographer at The State Press. He has worked previously with News21 on the product team and is a student member at the Press Photographers of Greater Los Angeles Area mentorship program. This is his sixth semester with The State Press, working previously as the Multimedia Director.
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