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Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time at a vigil held in his honor at the University of Maryland.

In an emotional speech, she said Kirk was killed for a message of "patriotism, faith and God’s merciful love."

A separate vigil was also held at the Turning Point USA headquarters, where she also spoke to a crowd of mourners.

The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time on Friday night, delivering an emotional speech at a vigil held at the University of Maryland in his honor. Reaction has continued to pour in across the country as authorities now say they have Charlie Kirk’s killer in custody.

Erika Kirk's emotional testimony

At the vigil held at University of Maryland ,

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