ep59 Sep 30 2025 - When the Death of a Stranger Rattles Us (like Charlie Kirk)

Charlie Kirk, Did I know You? I know this much. I remember the day Princess Di died and man, I cried a lot! Watching Michael Jackson's funeral brought me to a sobbing mess as well and I wailed at the back of a cinema during the Fast and furious 7 movie, as the final scene came on, as a tribute to Paul Walker! As for Charlie Kirk, when I read that he had been killed, I felt like I went into shock - a state of sheer disbelief. It was as though I’d just received news that my own brother had died. Did I know any of these people personally? No. So, why did their deaths rattle me so much? Did they rattle you? What about when a close relative or loved one died? Why does death, rattle us? Even the death of a stranger like Charlie Kirk or even Elvis? Well, I share two of my reasons here on this episode of the April May Gems Show this week. I also play a Charlie tribute on the show, that was written and sung by a country rap truck driver called Diesel. I also hope to challenge you with these two words (which also happen to be the titles of two other songs I play on the show today) ... Rise Up. Be encouraged, inspired, uplifted and maybe even challenged. Thanks for listening. April May