NFL Star Harrison Butker Pays Tribute To Charlie Kirk With Their Last Correspondence

The love and support for the late Charlie Kirk continue to pour in, with Harrison Butker joining the list.

The NFL star honored the late conservative commentator by sharing a screenshot of a past conversation. He hailed the deceased as a man of God, among other attributes, praying for him to find peace.

Harrison Butker is one of many celebrities who have addressed Charlie Kirk's tragic passing. The latter died from a gunshot to the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10.

Following news of Kirk's passing, Butker honored his memory on Instagram with a throwback post. He shared a screenshot of the text message he received from the late right-wing political activist, dated Wednesday, October 16, at 9:43 AM.

Kirk had sent him a snippet from Philippians 3:14 that read "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Butker responded to the message with gratitude and a declaration that he was "on the mission."

The Kansas City Chiefs star applauded Kirk's dedication to his religion in the post's caption, noting he was a strong advocate for Christ.

"Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them," Butker added.

Butker concluded his tribute with a prayer for Kirk's soul and the souls of the faithful who passed before him to find peace through God's mercy. His words resonated deeply with his fans, who flooded the post with thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.

Australian model Pia Miller hailed Kirk as "A Good and Faithful Servant," while media personality Sara Racey-Tabrizi claimed she was still crying over Kirk's death. "He was a legend. God bless Charlie's sweet family. I pray we can raise the next generation to be more like Charlie's mission," an IG user added.

The supportive messages continued with a fan labeling Kirk "A modern day martyr & An American hero." Another echoed similar sentiments, thanking Kirk for leading the public by example and never shying away from showcasing his faith despite the opposition he faced.

Kirk's death sent fans down memory lane, reflecting on his life and career. While reminiscing about his political stance and religious beliefs, internet sleuths uncovered a 2014 tweet that sent chills down their spines.

The Blast covered the story, reporting that fans discovered Kirk might have predicted his death based on a June 23, 2014, post. At the time, he tweeted, "Did I just get shot by an AR-15? Feels like it."

The context behind the throwback post was unclear; however, many believed Kirk had received a premonition about the shooting. Others suspected he had manifested his death, stressing that "the power of the tongue is dangerous."

Besides tributes, Kirk's death has sparked numerous theories and speculations about the shooter and their motive. The Blast reported that Sergeant Nicholas Ranstad, who once set a U.S. record with a 6,778-foot kill in Afghanistan, shared his thoughts about the incident.

The veteran sniper theorized the shooter wasn't trained, claiming "any bloke can go to the range three or four times and make that shot." He backed his theory of the suspect not being a professional based on the way Kirk died.

Ranstad believed the shooter did not plan to shoot Kirk in the neck, claiming the bullet was aimed at his head. However, the suspect missed the intended mark because they made a rookie move by not considering the wind's direction when they fired.

Before his unfortunate passing, Kirk responded to a "South Park" episode that mocked his college tours to debate students. He labeled the gag "hilarious" and declared he did not mind being made fun of. "We as conservatives have thick skin, not thin skin," Kirk said on TikTok.

Although he brushed the mockery aside, critics did not share the same sentiments after his death and blamed the show for projecting hate against Kirk. Many, per The Hollywood Reporter, slammed the program for targeting Kirk through the media, thereby allowing him to be targeted in real life.

Right-wing radio host Jesse Kelly reportedly told his listeners, "South Park thought it was funny to turn Charlie into a cartoon joke. Now his wife is planning a funeral." Comedy Central pulled the controversial episode before its scheduled repeat on Wednesday night.

Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.