Students and community members from across Northeast Florida gathered Sunday evening at Veterans Park to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week while speaking at Utah Valley University.

The vigil that brought out thousands was organized by student-led chapters of Turning Point USA, including groups from the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Creekside High School and St. Augustine High School.

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Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point, was known for his rallies, debates and outspoken presence on college campuses across the country.

“Somebody that inspired me, somebody who made me want to voice my own opinion and how I feel about things goi

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