New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA and an ally of President Donald Trump, would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest US civilian honor - posthumously.

Addressing a ceremony at the Pentagon marking the September 11, 2001 attacks, Trump had announced, "I'm pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The date of the ceremony will be announced, and I can only guarantee you one thing, that we will have a very big crowd."

"Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people. Our prayers are with his wonderful wife...