Salem Radio Network hosts Mike Gallagher, Larry Elder, and Eric Metaxas had the unenviable task of attending a memorial to their friend and colleague, Charlie Kirk, on Sunday afternoon.
Between their radio programs and social media, the hosts have shared their experiences at the funeral service at State Farm Stadium in suburban Phoenix.
Before the service, Gallagher shared a video on social media that showed Salem Radio Network personnel being stuck in traffic more than two miles away from the stadium, despite departing their hotels at 6 AM PT in an effort to beat the traffic.
Gallagher shared that the group ultimately left their bus and walked the necessary mileage to ensure they were there in time.
During his radio show on Monday morning, Mike Gallagher called the service transformational.
“State Farm Stadium became a cathedral,” Gallagher said. “It was not a memorial service. That was not a funeral. That was a revival … These are moments that I will never, ever, forget. It was one of the most important and profound experiences I’ve ever had.”
Meanwhile, on social media, both Eric Metaxas and Larry Elder shared photos from their experiences at the event.
Charlie Kirk was a member of the Salem Radio Network lineup, with The Charlie Kirk Show airing live from Noon to 2 PM ET.
Joining the radio hosts at the memorial service was a contingent of Salem Media Group dignitaries, like CEO David Santrella, and Executive Vice President Phil Boyce, and Dinesh D’Souza, among others.
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