A moving moment has gone viral on social media after a group of passengers on a flight to Phoenix, Arizona, joined together to sing the hymn “Amazing Grace” in tribute to Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA who passed away last week.
According to a video shared on Facebook by political commentator and podcast host Ben Ferguson, the scene unfolded on September 20, one day before Kirk’s public memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The video quickly gained attention and, as of September 22, has been viewed more than 2.9 million times.
In the clip, the quiet atmosphere of the cabin suddenly shifted as several passengers began singing “Amazing Grace.” Their voices soon filled the plane, creating a solemn and unifying moment. Ferguson said afterward: “When they finished singing, the plane erupted in clapping.”
The footage has been widely shared across social media platforms, generating tens of thousands of comments and shares. Many viewers described the moment as a heartfelt tribute and a reflection of Kirk’s lasting influence on the conservative movement and his supporters. “It was a sacred moment. It’s hard not to cry while watching,” one user commented.
Kirk’s public memorial service took place on September 21 and drew tens of thousands of attendees, including former President Donald Trump and several prominent conservative figures. Trump delivered remarks praising Kirk as a “tireless warrior for freedom” before inviting Kirk’s wife, Erika, onto the stage for an emotional embrace.
For many, the spontaneous hymn aboard the flight symbolized not only grief but also solidarity among those mourning Kirk’s loss. The passengers’ voices, captured in the viral video, reflected the shared sense of faith and community that Kirk often spoke about throughout his career.
The scene on the plane has since become part of the broader remembrance of Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy. While the public memorial in Arizona was a formal occasion, the in-flight tribute highlighted how ordinary people also found ways to honor him in deeply personal and spiritual ways.
As the video continues to circulate online, the image of passengers singing together mid-flight serves as a poignant reminder of how one individual’s life can inspire collective moments of reflection and unity, even among strangers.
