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Henry McClure  
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My best friend Carrie

Some people may be wondering why I'm so affected by the assassination of Charlie Kirk today. Well, I'll l tell you why - I've been raising three young adults during the era of Charlie Kirk's rise to popularity and influence. He was a light for them in a world of darkness for conservative Christian Catholic kids. Charlie gave them hope and inspiration. When the world was telling them faith was dead - he told them all the reasons true faith in Jesus Christ will always live in your heart no matter the persecution, but you must stay strong! When liberals everywhere were telling them white people were bad and spewing all kinds of hate - Charlie Kirk called those people out as the reverse racists they are and told kids everywhere they were children of God - always good and loved no matter their color. He inspired them to be proud to be conservative and to be Republican. He made the red MAGA hat cool, even when my own kids had classmates forced to remove their hats while liberal friends wore woke tshirts to class. Charlie gave their generation the strength to support Trump publicly and without reservations. He gave them permission to love America and all she stands for again! He gave them their political voice back - a power no one will ever take away in the future. Charlie also led white males back to a place where they could feel proud and empowered - he gave them a voice and told them it wasn't ok to be openly discriminated against at school, work, in society. He gave them the support they needed to stand tall again and they loved him for it. Charlie's movement on college campuses let them know they weren't alone - that despite what the media, and politicians, and teachers, and coaches, and even fellow students said, there was a whole huge sea of other Gen Z's out there just like them! But mostly, he taught all these Gen Z kids that it was OK to disagree with others without losing your shit. That civil discourse and debate are the cornerstones of our democracy. He operated like a Founding Father - he knew the facts, he knew the history, he knew politicial theory, religious philosophy, the Bible was his handbook for life and he bullt the foundation of his life on it - he wanted everyone to have freedom of thought, speech and spirit. He gave that passion for righteousness to my Gen Z's. He gave them something I hope I was giving them too, but that was easier to swallow coming from a young guy throwing out hats at rallies, interviewing people on podcasts, and posting on social media. Charlie met them where they were in a way only a young person can do and I'll be forever grateful for that. Honestly, he gave his life to wake up a generation - there have been a few other religious and historical figures I can think of who also gave their lives to advance humanity, he's in excellent company. I'm going to bed now - it's been an emotional day. I'll be saying my bedtime prayers for Charlie and his family and for all those he touched with his beautiful smile, love of Jesus Christ, warm heart, determined spirit, and patriotism - a shining example of the best America has to offer.

Henry McClure  
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Angel

Angry

September 10, 2025

At the end of my work day today, I heard the report that Charlie Kirk had been shot at a question and answer event at a Utah university. I just prayed he would survive, but he died. I am just angry.  

I am angry that he was shot and I am angry that they do not have a shooter in custody. 

He was not just a "conservative activist," he was a Christian martyr.

This kind of thing has got to stop. Of course, this kind of thing has been going on since the beginning of time, I understand that. There is so much evil in this world. Charlie knew he was in the front lines, and what he was preaching and teaching is the truth and he is now in eternity with Jesus.

I hope the Ukranian refugee, Iryna Zarutska who was killed in cold blood on a train in Charlotte, N.C., was a believer, because Jesus said those who believe in Him will never die. He said not to be afraid of those who could kill the body, we should fear the One who can kill both body and soul, but rather, "fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." 

I am praying now for the shooter to be apprehended and brought to justice. 

My Internet went down in the area but when they got it fixed I still had no Internet. I rebooted my modem, but it has to be plugged into a power strip and not the wall. It's too late for me to worry about this now, Going to bed.

Henry McClure  
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Received, Sir and will do.

Thanks,

Robert

Robert M. Perez, Ph.D. City Manager City of Topeka Phone 785-368-3725 Email rmperez@topeka.org

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