Tim Allen inspired by Erika Kirk’s forgiveness at husband’s funeral

Tim Allen is speaking out about how Erika Kirk’s memorial speech « deeply affected » him.

On Thursday, Allen took to X to share that he was personally moved by Kirk’s forgiveness of the man who allegedly killed her husband, Charlie Kirk, since forgiveness has not been as easy for him to give.

« When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband: ‘That man… that young man… I forgive him.’ That moment deeply affected me. »

ERIKA KIRK’S FORGIVENESS OF HUSBAND’S ALLEGED KILLER SPARKS WIDESPREAD ADMIRATION

« I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: ‘I forgive the man who killed my father.’ Peace be with you all, » Allen wrote.

Allen’s father died in 1978 after a drunk driver collided into his vehicle. Allen was 11-years-old at the time of his father’s death.

« I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: ‘I forgive the man who killed my father.’ Peace be with you all. » 

— Tim Allen

At Charlie’s memorial service on Sunday, Erika publicly forgave Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who is accused of killing the Turning Point USA founder.

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Charlie « wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life, » she said. 

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« Our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.’ That young man … I forgive him, » Erika said. « I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it’s what Charlie would do. »

Charlie was assassinated at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 in Orem, Utah. 

Robinson was arrested and is facing several charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and violent offense in the presence of a child.

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