University of Oklahoma students hold candlelight vigil for slain Charlie Kirk
By Olivia Hickey
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NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Dozens gathered at the University of Oklahoma’s campus in Norman Wednesday night to pay their respects to Charlie Kirk with a candlelight vigil organized by the OU chapter of Turning Point USA.
The vigil took place at the campus’s South Oval, where mourners left behind bouquets of flowers. Turning Point USA is known for educating students on conservative values, and efforts were underway to have Kirk speak on the Norman campus.
“Charlie Kirk held so many views that were important to me,” one attendee said. “He was willing to have the tough conversations that no one else was.”
Attendees with differing political views honored Kirk through music, prayer, and a candlelit vigil. One attendee expressed disagreement with Kirk’s views but felt he shouldn’t have had to die while sharing his political ideas.
“I’ve never been a fan of that sort of media, but just video and seeing it and the way that he died was horrible,” the attendee said. “I just wanted to come and show respect.”
The vigil wrapped up around 8:30 p.m., with attendees saying the best way to honor Kirk and carry his legacy is to continue sharing their values while being respectful of others.
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