Fort Collins, Colorado (KDVR) – More than 7,000 people filled the Canvas Stadium at Colorado State Thursday evening to honor conservative activist Charlie Kerk after he was shot last week.
The vigil was organized by the student class semester in Turning Point Usa, who was already scheduled to come to the late CEO and Founder KRIK to the university campus for “The American Backback Tour” on Thursday.
However, the vigil was scheduled to be honored to honor Kirk, after he was shot and killed while speaking at the University of Utah on September 10.
A committee of speakers who have the relations of Colorado – a former governor of Heidi Ganal, activist Isabel Brown, author Will Watt and Minister Andrew Wumac – urged those present to continue to defend civil participation.
Brown said: “For those who know Charlie personally, this week still does not feel the reality,” Brown said. “We have lost our friend and brother … but we are humble, inspiring and ready to fight.”
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More than 7,000 people fill the Canvas Stadium at Colorado State Thursday evening for a pause for conservative activist Charlie Kerk after he was shot last week. (Skyfox) -
More than 7,000 people fill the Canvas Stadium at Colorado State Thursday evening for a pause for conservative activist Charlie Kerk after he was shot last week. (Skyfox)
Security was heavy as CSU is coordinating with regional partners and private security. The K-9 teams and the installed periodicals were visible, and the university carried out examination of the stadium with a clear valuable policy and metal detectors upon entry.
The attendees described the atmosphere as bleak but optimistic.
“I think his death was able to collect many people,” said Noah, a CSU student, said.
Not only was CSU students who attended the protest in candlelight, as Kyler Moon from Wellington was attending to celebrate the life of a person called “a role model”.
Moon said: “Charlie Kerk was Christian and showed his patience when the gospel spread over people, regardless of its hostility,” Moon said.
Many of those who also attended the residents of Fort Collins, such as Brandon, who says Kirk’s work will continue for a long time after his death.
Brandon said: “What happened was clear that he was very sad and tragic for Charlie and his family, and I think he was even sad for our country was the threat they wanted to present to those who called for freedom of expression,” said Brandon. “I think Charlie is the biggest defender of freedom of expression in my life.”
The organizers said that Vigil Csu aims to honor the legacy of Kirk while encouraging peaceful civil participation and dialogue on the campus.