A Parent’s Heartbreak: Charlie Kirk’s Mom and Dad Share Their Final Emotional Tribute.Kimberly and Robert W. Kirk never sought fame. For decades in Prospect Heights, Illinois, they lived quietly, raising their son Charlie with discipline, faith, and love. Kimberly, once in finance at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and later a licensed counselor, modeled resilience and compassion. Robert, an accomplished architect with work tied to projects like Trump Tower, embodied vision and perseverance. Tog