The memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk drew hundreds of thousands from across the nation—but it wasn’t just MAGA Republicans or conservatives who came to honor his life.
Among the sea of mourners were Yoel and Marissa Diaz, an immigrant couple from Cuba, known online for their viral content under the account YoelandMari.
What made their presence remarkable was that they openly admitted: “We aren’t conservative. We aren’t Republicans. We don’t even consider ourselves MAGA.”
Yet, despite their political differences, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump supporters and liberty-loving Americans, paying their respects to a man as a true champion of free speech.
The couple documented their hours-long wait at the State Farm arena in Arizona, where crowds stretched for miles before sunrise. “It’s insane,” Marissa said. “I don’t even think the camera can do justice.”
Despite her nervousness about attending as a non-conservative, Marissa said the crowd was welcoming.
“I am so happy we went. I’m so happy we went. That was beautiful. You know, when I was talking to people there, nobody gave me any pushback. People thanked me for coming, even though I have… On policy and on issues, I have disagreements on the solutions.
The girl next to me was telling me that she was a Democrat, but she wanted to come because she thought it was important—freedom of speech—and she felt so censored at times. That’s how I felt and how I feel sometimes. I am so censored. But that was incredible.
Of course, there were a couple of times when I didn’t like Stephen Miller’s rhetoric. I didn’t like Trump going on and on and on. But overall, it was beautiful. One of the healthiest responses to tragedy I have seen in modern political history, especially in the last decade. It was beautiful.
And thank you, Erika, for showing everyone how to forgive. I hope that even in our differences, and even in our disagreements, we can have basic human empathy and learn to forgive. It’s incredible… Incredible.”
Their video has since gone viral across platforms, with thousands praising the couple for their honesty and courage.
Many saw their presence as proof that Charlie Kirk’s legacy transcends politics and speaks to the universal human desire for freedom, speech, and truth.
The couple later posted on Instagram:
“Here’s our why: We aren’t conservative. We aren’t registered Republicans. We don’t even consider ourselves MAGA. But a few months ago, as fate has it, Charlie Kirk invited Yoel and I to a debate — the first debate Yoel had ever seen in his 37 years of life. Seeing that was understanding the power of democracy and liberty. We came to respect a man’s life who was devoted to knowing that freedom of speech comes from agency and power in the individual. And in that, we can all unite even with our disagreements and different backgrounds.”
The couple posted on their YouTube account:
“I am preparing for the Charlie Kirk memorial and feeling the weight of the event. We aren’t conservative, not MAGA, and immigrants. Anticipating a large crowd and heightened security, I hope the event planning is adequate. All proceeds from this video will be donated to Turning Point USA, supporting TPUSA’s mission to spread news.”
Her words dismantle the false picture painted by the left, that Kirk’s movement was closed off, “far-right,” or intolerant. Instead, she revealed it was openness, freedom of speech, and the ability to disagree without censorship that drew them in.
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