‘You can kill a man, but you cannot kill a movement’: Alabama holds vigils for Charlie Kirk across the state

Prayers, candles, flags, flowers, signs, singing – all in tribute to slain Turning Point USA Founder and conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. Tributes have been held across Alabama since the Wednesday assassination.

When they heard of the tragedy, many Alabamians immediately began planning tributes and vigils in memory of Kirk’s life and work.

Typical of Alabama people, they did not wait to seek permission from anyone but forged ahead on their own initiative to set up memorial events.

The Alabama events were truly grassroots events from the ground up.

Auburn

A spirited vigil was held at Auburn University on Friday. Hundreds of students gathered.

One of the speakers was a freshman at Auburn, Brilyn Hollyhand. He is a 19-year-old political commentator, author of “One Generatio