Over the weekend, tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona — home of the NFL’s Cardinals — to honor his life. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk, and MAGA leaders joined the crowd of mourners.

But it was Erika’s tribute that captured hearts.

At one point, standing before the microphone, Erika raised her left hand and pointed it skyward. The simple gesture carried a powerful meaning: in American Sign Language, she was saying “I love you.”

According to Lingvano, the “I love you” sign is made by extending the thumb, index finger, and pinky, while pressing the middle and ring fingers against the palm. By aiming her hand upward, Erika was sending the message to her husband in heaven.