WASHINGTON, DC — “Charlie Kirk gave his life defending our civili liberties to engage in free and open debate.”

So declared State Senator Jake Hoffman of Arizona, a friend of Kirk’s, on opening the vigil for slain youth leader Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Sunday night.

The evening began on a somber note, with the entire hall rising for prayer. But the mood quickly became energized, almost festive, as speaker after speaker celebrated Kirk’s life, achievements, and example.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) noted that Kirk would want his supporters to take up the principles he fought for, “to save this great Republic” — adding that Kirk did not merely want “just to save a country, but to save souls” as well. He led a prayer that was

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