Charlie Kirk remembered at large vigil in Lakeville
Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.
Carly Cison, of Lakeville, said she organized the vigil, and hundreds RSVP'd. Cison said it was on her heart and that she needed to step up and do something.
"Be patriotic, come together, be united, and I think that's something we all need," she said.
The night featured prayer, speakers and a candlelight vigil. Speakers remembered Kirk as a devoted husband, a loving father and a tireless advocate for conservative values.
Those at the vigil said they're remembering Kirk for his faith, his love for his country, and for helping spark a conservative movement among younger people.
Sen. Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, spoke, condemning political violence, no matter political affiliation.
"Political violence is not partisan. It doesn't care if you wear red or blue, it doesn't care if you're conservative or liberal, it is the very enemy of our freedom," said Pratt.
Kirk was slated to speak at the University of Minnesota on Monday at a Turning Point USA event. The event is still going on, but conservative Michael Knowles will speak instead.