A University of Wisconsin-Green Bay senior organized a vigil for Charlie Kirk Sept. 18 to give the community "a peaceful place to gather."

A crowd of about 50 people gathered in Phoenix Park on the university's campus at 9 p.m. to remember Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. Organizer Cerina Grauey said she also wanted the vigil to combat political violence in the U.S.

"Just to bring the community together," Grauey said.

During the vigil, attendees wrote messages on paper bags with lights inside and spoke about Kirk's life. After a minute of silence and singing "Amazing Grace," attendees shared why they came or what they hoped for moving forward.

"Let his voice and message be heard around the world," one person sai

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