A week after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, students and community members gathered Wednesday night outside the Nebraska Union on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus to remember the life of the late conservative activist.

“Charlie Kirk is a martyr of the Christian faith and an American hero,” said Nebraska volleyball player Rebekah Allick, tears rolling down her face as she stood at a podium in front of the crowd of hundreds.

Gov. Jim Pillen stood beside Allick, patting her on the shoulder. He asked the crowd to raise their candles in the air.

“Set our hearts on fire,” Pillen said.

As the vigil continued, the all-ages crowd sang “Amazing Grace” and waved their arms. Attendees’ faces glowed by candlelight as they bowed their heads in prayer — some waving American flags, others

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