OREM – As plans move forward for funeral services for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, people have been gathering at a makeshift memorial on campus to pay their respects.

A steady stream of people stopped at the memorial Saturday, which is set up along the street near the university’s main entrance. It includes flags, notes, pictures, and other mementos to honor Kirk.

People gather at a memorial honoring Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Istvan Bartos, KSL TV)

“There’s a special spirit here,” said Brenna Jenkins, a student at nearby Brigham Young University, who saw the crowds gathering as she was driving by Saturday afternoon. “I just had to stop and come and pay my respects.”

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