Vigil for Charlie Kirk held in alleged gunman's Utah hometown draws hundreds of mourners

Hundreds of people met in the Utah hometown, allegedly claimed by armed Tyler Robinson to honor Charlie Kirk and mourned with his family and to accept the pain of Robinson’s relatives.

Organizer Jordan Hess said that he was “deeply moved” with his participation in the crowd.

“I am grateful for everyone’s desire and need to be here in the community spirit tonight, dedi he said clearly emotional.

Hess said that the event was organized to celebrate and mourn as Americans.

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Vigil is also to mourn the life of Kirk, his family, the alleged Atıcı family, the students who witnessed the tragedy and said that he was about to “lean what he threatened to say about our union”.

Whether or not people agree with Kirk’s beliefs or not, “A real remains, he was an American, a citizen, a son, a husband, and perhaps the most important voice. He bravely used his voice to defend what he believed: Faith, family and freedom, Hess Hess said.

Authority, “political assassination not only to take life, the killing of dialogue” is, “people” each other without destroying each other, “he said.

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The participant Taylor Crosby said that he decided to come to FOX News Digital to Vigil, because “the recent attack on free conversation is something that will motivate the whole country to come together because when we can’t talk in our minds, the death of democracy at this point. So I want to change in the world.”

Although he did not agree with Kirk about everything, Crosby said he respected his views and fought for what he believes.

Crosby said he did not recognize the Robinson family, but he had heard that he was involved in a socialist community in the region.

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“And I had friends who were part of that group, and many of them are just full of hate and vitriol.” He said. He continued: “I have been blocked and removed as a friend because it did not allow a basic and unlimited number of immigrants as much as having a limit. Therefore, there are absolutely many people in this field. 50% of the population has an idea that they have an idea that they have an idea to demonize you.”

Jesse Wilkinson stopped quietly in the crowd wearing a shirt adorned with the word “freedom”.

Currently, Utah, St. Washington St. He appeared for Wilkinson, a part -time firefighter from George, more than politics.

“I just wanted to support my community,” he said. “I know that the alleged shooter has had a hard time with everything.

Wilkinson said he was a fireman for his desire to serve, and Kirk’s death was deeply hit him.

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“I think he was an amazing, incredible man. He had an incredible effect. I am a fan of the man and I know his voice will echo forever.”

He also framed the tragedy as an attack not only on Kirk, but also on the freedom he had stopped.

“If we become quiet, it will cause violence. We should come together, talk and not participate,” he said.

Even his shirt was meaningful. The “freedom” design, a gift from his mother shook a fine head to the style of Kirk and the values ​​he represented.

“We are the largest country on the face of the planet and we have incredible freedoms.” He said.

For him, Vigil was about to honor Kirk, to stop with the neighbors and to recommend the principles of dialogue and freedom.

Kevin Holoak shared a similar message. Fox News said Digital was the time of the evening and the country has gone through difficult times and called on people to respect different beliefs.

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“It is better to talk about things rather than taking precautions against your own hands, saying that violence is progressing against the values ​​of America. “He said.

Holoak, a fan of Kirk, described him as a “inspiring young man who really took an early early”. He appreciated how Kirk listened to the opposing views, that he was respectful to people and encouraged him to openly talk.

He said, “I just think we should all act like this.”

For this reason, Vigil was about to honor Kirk’s legacy while calling the society and the country to return to dialogue on conflict.

Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed said that the mourning is the moment of unity and healing of the seizure. Speaking personally and not in the official role, SMEED described last week as “an incredibly difficult, tragic week” and called on society to lean against faith rather than fear.

He reflected the meaning of the union, defined it as harmony and unity, and used a flight image in the formation of Canadian geese to show how individuals supported each other and what would happen when they left behind. The real unity means to ensure that no one is alone. “We must try to eliminate contention and hatred in our lives to be peaceful.” He said.

He closed with a prayer for peace, and reminded that healing to society will only come by choosing dialogue, compassion and unity.