Erika Kirk fought back tears as she forgave the man who took her husband, Charlie Kirk's, life and called for unity and peace in an emotional and powerful speech that left mourners speechless on Sunday. Just like the one who took his life," Kirk's widow said through tears, speaking behind the presidential seal on stage at State Farm Stadium. Erika received a heartfelt embrace from President Trump, who had just delivered a powerful eulogy honoring Charlie Kirk as "a great American hero." Leaving a Lasting ImpressionDressed in all white and fighting back tears, Erika slowly made her way to the podium as the audience applauded. Charlie died with incomplete work, but not with unfinished business," she said as the audience erupted once again.