Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Tens of thousands of people will gather today for a public memorial honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The service will be held in Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix.
The 31-year-old was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University earlier this month.
Steve Utterman reports President Trump, Vice President J.D.
Vance, and other top Republican leaders are expected to deliver remarks.
The event is taking place at State Farm Stadium, normally the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.
It can hold more than 70,000 people.
Laura Campbell made the trip from El Paso.
It was about a seven hour drive.
She has been moved by Charlie Kirk's death.
I want to be in this place in this stadium where I know there's going to be a whole lot of love.
Morty Burkhardt came from Helena, Montana.
He has been watching Kirk videos since the shooting.
Being a man and every night watching his videos and tearing up.
kind of breaks a person down.
It makes me sad for his family.
With President Trump taking part, security will be very tight.
Those planning to attend have been told there could be long waits.
For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Glendale, Arizona.