Charlie Kirk’s kindness stood out to Bree Pollack when she met the founder of Turning Point USA and conservative activist known for engaging with students on controversial topics at college campuses.

“Charlie was unafraid to speak the truth, even if people found it offensive,” said Pollack, president of the Whitworth University Turning Point chapter.

Pollack addressed hundreds of people, who illuminated the night Saturday with candles and cellphone lights held high at a candlelight vigil honoring Kirk’s life in Riverfront Park.

Kirk, 31, was shot Wednesday at a speaking event at Utah Valley University. The suspected killer, 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson, was arrested over a day later.

Kirk founded Turning Point USA at the age of 18, and the organization now has chapters in m

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