WATCH: Life-Size Charlie Kirk Statue Unveiled in NYC on Anniversary of His Death

NEW: Charlie Kirk’s life-size statue was unveiled Thursday afternoon and is now being driven around New York City’s Times Square. @choeshow|@TPUSA https://t.co/BDEvEqxy1B pic.twitter.com/49IL7pL5SS

— FRONTLINES TPUSA (@FrontlinesTPUSA) September 10, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW: Charlie Kirk statue has been unveiled in Times Square right at 2:23pm.

Marking the exact moment we lost him one year ago today.

Life-size. Mic in his hand. FREEDOM across his chest.

Powerful tribute to a man that can never be replaced.

We will continue the…

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 10, 2026

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Sergio Furnari was still in bed when his daughter came home with the news that Kirk had been assassinated at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.

“It took me a couple of seconds to connect,” Furnari told Fox News Digital. “And then I kind of was, I would say, saddened by it.”

Within weeks, Furnari — who gained attention for his 40-foot sculpture of athlete Cristiano Ronaldo — was fielding calls suggesting he create a tribute to Kirk.

“I was like, ‘No way, I cannot get involved with politics,’” Furnari said. “But I [saw] how Erika [Kirk] got treated, including the parents of Charlie, and that’s what I think became my catalyzer[sic].”

“If you’re a parent, no matter if you were Democrat or Republican, you should have a little bit of empathy,” he continued.

Furnari got to work on the memorial — a 6-foot,-5-inch sculpture painted bronze and funded by his own savings.

“I did the first one in early December,” Furnari said. “It came out good, different than [the final] one, and without a microphone. For me, it was just to test my skills.”

“From there on, I became more passionate about it — just because of the way everybody was making fun of him,” he added. “I feel like they killed him once, and they kill him each time, over and over again.”

Within five months, the statue of a seated Kirk holding his famous microphone and wearing a T-shirt with the word “FREEDOM” adorning the front was complete.

However, the tribute also came with a monumental cost of $100,000, which was paid for by Furnari out of his own pocket.

“If I include my time, [it was] probably more than $100,000,” Furnari told Fox News Digital, adding, “It sounds like a number that is like, ‘Oh my God,’ because there are people that don’t know the value of art.”

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NOW: CHARLIE KIRK statues are showing up at Times Square in NYC, and a leftist showed up chanting "rest in p*ss! F**k Charlie Kirk!"

Freaking thug.

Why are they like this? WE CANNOT COEXIST WITH THEM, EVER.

A reminder that we are up against people who want their…

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 10, 2026

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NOW: A BEAUTIFUL Charlie Kirk statue has just been unveiled 1 year after his death at TPUSA HQ in Phoenix, Arizona

This statue was sculpted and depicts Charlie throwing the hats into crowds of THOUSANDS of patriots, in his Freedom shirt and a cross necklace

His wedding… pic.twitter.com/KZJoGtoAo2

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 10, 2026

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NOW: A BEAUTIFUL Charlie Kirk statue has just been unveiled 1 year after his death at TPUSA HQ in Phoenix, Arizona

This statue was sculpted and depicts Charlie throwing the hats into crowds of THOUSANDS of patriots, in his Freedom shirt and a cross necklace

His wedding ring is even on the left hand. It’s 8 feet tall

He’s holding a MAGA hat

Hopefully nobody tries to vandalize this. It looks absolutely incredible.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET CHARLIE. NEVER.

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Thousands are expected to flood Turning Point USA-organized anniversary events at their Phoenix headquarters and near the Utah Valley University campus in Orem — where Kirk was viciously gunned down on Sept. 10, 2025.

“Charlie Kirk’s murder inspired, and continues to inspire, hundreds of thousands of young people to get involved in TPUSA and to continue his mission,” TPUSA said of its founder in a statement ahead of the anniversary.

Kirk fans will also flock to memorial events in small corners of Georgia, Florida and Nevada — and Turning Point is even organizing an event in Sydney, Australia.

National Republicans plan to honor Kirk with a special tribute during their massive midterm convention in Dallas Thursday night.

In the Big Apple, the New York Young Republican Club is planning a memorial event for Kirk in Manhattan.

Stefano Forte, president of the club, said the group’s membership base grew “exponentially” following Kirk’s assassination allegedly by Tyler Robinson, 23.

“Without a doubt, Charlie even in death has inspired so many people,” said Forte, 28.

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