What did Charlie Kirk's parents say in their official statement about his death?

1. What the public record does and does not contain about a parental statement

Reporting collected here documents statements from groups and other family members after Kirk’s death — for example the National Parents Union released a statement calling his death tragic and saying “This young father should still be alive” ^[4] — but the sources provided do not publish or quote an official, standalone statement attributed specifically to Charlie Kirk’s parents. Multiple profile pieces note the parents have stayed private and “have not publicly commented” on some family milestones, and that they generally avoided the spotlight even after his killing ^{[1] [3]}. In short: available sources do not mention a distinct “official statement” issued by Kirk’s parents ^{[1] [3]}.

2. Where family reaction does appear in reporting

Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, gave public, emotional remarks and has been quoted widely — promising to preserve his legacy and calling attention to those she termed “evildoers responsible” ^[6]. Coverage also notes family members, including Charlie’s children, appeared in memorial settings; some outlets reported that Kirk’s parents spoke at a memorial even as other pieces emphasize their privacy, producing conflicting impressions in the public record ^{[6] [2]}.

3. Conflicting coverage about parents’ public role

Profiles and local reporting emphasize the parents’ reticence: People and AZ Central describe them as having “stayed out of the spotlight” and note they “have not publicly commented” on certain family events ^{[1] [3]}. By contrast, the Hindustan Times piece asserts the parents “spoke at his memorial,” though it frames that moment as low-key and focused on the movement rather than family details ^[2]. Both narratives come from reputable outlets in the set; the tension shows how sources can vary when families are private and memorial events are large and decentralized ^{[2] [3]}.

4. Other parties who issued statements and their content

Groups and elected officials filled the public vacuum: the National Parents Union called the killing “tragic” and said “This young father should still be alive” ^[4]. Elected officials such as Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares released sympathy statements emphasizing parental grief and the need to keep children safe ^[5]. Media coverage also quotes Erika Kirk directly and focuses on her calls for accountability and preserving legacy ^{[6] [7]}.

5. Why the absence of a parental press release matters

When close relatives do not issue an official statement, third parties and institutions shape the initial public narrative — advocacy groups, political figures, and the bereaved spouse can frame the incident and the family’s wishes ^{[4] [5] [6]}. That dynamic increases the risk of partial or conflicting accounts about what private family members said or intended; in this case, outlets differ on whether Kirk’s parents spoke at memorials and whether they offered formal remarks ^{[2] [3]}.

6. Limitations and next steps for verification

My review is limited to the set of sources you supplied. I did not find a direct parental press release or verbatim parental statement in those items; therefore I cannot reproduce text that is not present in current reporting ^{[1] [3]}. To confirm exactly what Kirk’s parents said, consult primary coverage from the memorial event (full video/transcript), a statement posted by the family (newswire, social media verified account), or local reporting that quotes them directly — none of which are in the provided set.

If you want, I can search for additional articles, transcripts or social posts beyond these items to try to locate a verbatim parental statement.