A mass of people held candles and recited prayers as they gathered at the front steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building Tuesday evening to honour the life of Charlie Kirk, calling him a martyr.

The 31-year-old American conservative activist was shot during a speaking event at a Utah university on Sept. 10.

Those who gathered Tuesday night praised Kirk for his advocacy for his values.

"Dear Father, we stand before you in remembrance and honour of our martyr Charlie Kirk, who was taken from us while spreading the word of God," said Collin Watson, a former People's Party of Canada candidate, who gave the opening prayer.

The crowd — an estimated 1,500 people, legislature security staff said — held up signs declaring support for Kirk and his values, and some wrapped themselves in Ameri

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