Hundreds Gather at NDSU for Candlelight Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk
About 550 people gathered at Stanislaus State to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, with prayers calling for an end to political violence.
- On September 16, 2025, approximately 200 people gathered at North Dakota State University’s Churchill Field to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed the previous week in Utah.
- Kirk was fatally shot during an event held at Utah Valley University on September 10, and the suspected attacker has been officially charged, facing the possibility of the death penalty in Utah.
- The vigil was hosted by NDSU's Turning Point USA chapter and organized by Catholics for Catholics, including prayers, worship, and online participation from thousands nationwide.
- Following Kirk’s death, over 10,000 crypto tokens referencing his name launched, with one token reaching a $16 million market cap within an hour, and creators earning hundreds of thousands in fees.
- The events sparked calls to end political violence, inspired public memorial plans in Arizona on September 21, and motivated supporters to become more outspoken about their beliefs.
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'Pray for Kirk' and 'Dead Kirk' memecoins show how hustlers cashed in on Utah killing
In the aftermath of right-wing youth activist Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University in Orem, the cryptocurrency world leapt into action by scrambling to profit from it.According to Bloomberg News, "Minutes after Kirk was shot, tokens associated with him started to appear: 'Pray For Kirk Coin,' 'DEAD KIRK' and 'Charlie Kirk’s dog,' among dozens of others. While many of the coins’ creators pitched the tokens as memorials to Kirk o…
Insider Who Rode with Charlie Kirk to the Hospital Speaks Out: 'Charlie Didn't Suffer'
It’s an account that’s a combination of horrifying and comforting. Frank Turek, a prominent Christian apologist, writer, and close friend of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, published a podcast Tuesday […] The post Insider Who Rode with Charlie Kirk to the Hospital Speaks Out: 'Charlie Didn't Suffer' appeared first on The Western Journal.

Catholics Gather at TPUSA HQ, Pray for Charlie Kirk
An estimated 2,500 Catholics gathered outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday night to pray the rosary for founder and conservative leader Charlie Kirk who was assassinated at a college campus event in Utah last Wednesday. The group Catholics for Catholics organized the event, which included an online component with thousands more joining virtually. Catholics for Catholics posted on its X social media account t…
Vermont vigils continue for Charlie Kirk - Vermont Daily Chronicle
A candlelight vigil will be held in honor of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk Friday 7:30 – 8:30 PM at Fred Mold Park in St. Johnsbury. “Though this candlelight vigil will be remembrance of Charlie Kirk, I encourage anyone that feels that they would like to hold candles in representation for any of the other horrible tragedies that have happened in the weeks past,” organizer Patrick Mayhew said on Facebook. “Something horrible is happen…
Hundreds gather at NDSU for candlelight vigil honoring Charlie Kirk
FARGO — Hundreds gathered on North Dakota State University’s campus Tuesday night to remember Charlie Kirk and what he stood for. Tuesday marked six days since Kirk was killed Sept. 10 while speaking at an event in Utah. Several people at NDSU said it was a sobering moment when they heard the news, and they wanted to be in a space where they could pay their respects. A time of worship and remembrance in north Fargo honored the life of an activi…
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