**Tim Allen Moved by Erika Kirk’s Forgiveness in Memorial Speech**

Tim Allen has opened up 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 act of forgiving the man who allegedly killed her husband, Charlie Kirk—a forgiveness that has not come as easily for Allen himself.

“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,” Allen wrote.

Allen revealed that he has struggled with forgiveness for decades. “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,” he added.

Allen’s father died in 1978 after being hit by a drunk driver. Allen was just 11 years old at the time.

### Erika Kirk’s Message of Forgiveness

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

“Charlie wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” Erika said. Quoting scripture, she continued, “Our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ That young man… I forgive him.”

Erika further explained, “I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it’s what Charlie would do.”

### The Incident

Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated at a Turning Point USA event held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10. Tyler Robinson was arrested and now faces several charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.

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Tim Allen’s heartfelt response highlights the powerful impact of Erika Kirk’s message of forgiveness — a reminder of grace amid tragedy.
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