Candlelight vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Oregon, Illinois
- Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Utah.
- Kirk's death followed his role in helping secure President Trump's historic November 5, 2024, victory and his efforts turning political tides among young people.
- Thousands gathered worldwide in vigils and memorials, including a prayer vigil at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to honor Kirk's legacy and promote open dialogue and faith.
- Speakers at events commended Kirk for his respectful approach to dialogue, with White House Press Secretary Leavitt highlighting that Kirk shared his beliefs openly with anyone willing to hear him.
- A memorial service honoring Kirk is planned for September 21, 2025, at the stadium located in Glendale, Arizona, with President Trump confirming his attendance, highlighting Kirk's lasting influence on politics and culture.
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The world was not worthy of Charlie Kirk’s bold witness
When Charlie Kirk "passed into glory" last week, hearts across America — and even the world — were broken. Many turned to the Bible, seeking consolation amid the anger and the tears in the aftermath of such blatant evil. These scriptures, as they were for Charlie during his lifetime, were helpful an...
Walk, candlelight vigil held in honor of Charlie Kirk - Salisbury Post
GRANITE QUARRY — Three months before Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA told “The Iced Coffee Hour” podcast host Jack Selby what he wanted to be remembered for. “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith,” Kirk said. “That would be the most important thing. Most important thing is my faith.” That wish is what locals Cameron Sloop and Will Sloop said they wanted to honor when they s…
Vigil held in Kansas City for Charlie Kirk
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nearly 100 mourners gathered to honor Charlie Kirk at a candlelight vigil at Kansas City's Loose Park Monday. Victims of two recent school shootings were also remembered. The event wasn't organized by any group or organization but one Charlie Kirk supporter who said he felt called on to do something after Kirk's assassination while speaking at Utah Valley University last week. DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kir…
Hundreds gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at UNCW
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Nearly a week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on a college campus in Utah, the UNCW amphitheater was packed as hundreds of community members came out to honor Kirk’s life and legacy. The UNCW College Republicans and UNCW’s chapter of Turning Point USA, the organization where Kirk was executive director, organized the vigil. Peyton Steele is the president of UNCW’s Turning Point USA chapter. Sh…
Thousands gather at University of South Carolina vigil for Charlie Kirk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - The Turning Point USA chapter at the University of South Carolina held a memorial service and vigil Monday night for the organization's founder, Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10. The service was packed and filled with students, faculty, members of the community and children. The night began with a capacity full memorial in a ballroom at the student union. Members of the Turning Point chapter shared speeches,…


Mass attendance up at various colleges in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
St. John’s Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. / Credit: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, Sep 15, 2025 / 17:31 pm (CNA). In what some are calling “the Charlie Kirk effect,” peop... [...]
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