SOUTHINGTON, CT. (WFSB) - Thousands of people paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington after his death last week .

Some attending had driven over an hour to show their support for the influential republican activist.

“It shouldn’t have happened. This is our show of support,” said Dane Morrissey, Norwalk.

“He was a very big figure. He was really important the entire republican and new movement that we got going on,” said Michael Torres, Woodbury. “For all the fellow Nutmegger’s out here, it’s good to see the rest of the people who were affected and support this kind of stuff.”

Speakers shared the impact Kirk had on their lives and said a prayer for his family.

The Connecticut GOP party helped organize the vigil.

“It was important to talk to people to talk to

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