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Oregon conservatives are determined to make their voices heard after national activist Charlie Kirk is killed. They honored his memory in a candlelight vigil Saturday.
Hundreds came together Saturday in Eugene to remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk, three days after his assassination stunned the nation.
The event started at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Mourners streamed to a field, some holding flags and signs that paid their respects and hopes that his values spread far: “Silencing Charlie has made his voice louder,” one sign said.
Kirk was shot and murdered Sept. 10 during an appearance at Utah Valley University in Orem. Kirk, 31, founded Turning Point USA, an organization that advances conservative values and politics into high schools and colleges.
“Make sure it stays peaceful,” Chris Tough, a vigil organizer, told the crowd that assembled at the park, holding a megaphone. He declined a request to talk to a reporter and encouraged attendees not to talk to media outlets as well.
Tough encouraged the group to socialize during their walk to the vigil.
“Get to know each other,” he said. “Add each other on Facebook.”
The crowd marched from the park toward Hayward Field, visiting as they strolled along a trail and gathered on the plaza outside the field. Coincidentally, Kirk, who lived in Arizona, was a fan of the Oregon Ducks.
At the field, hundreds gathered, staying quiet for a 60-second moment of silence. They sang “Amazing Grace,” and listened to Joey Gibson, a far-right activist based in Vancouver who founded Patriot Prayer.
“I want to live half the life that he did; I want to be half as fearless as he was,” Gibson told the receptive group, which frequently applauded.
Gibson said he’s now more eager to speak publicly at events. For a while, he held back from speaking engagements, including an offer he received about a week ago, he said. After Kirk’s death, that changed and he’s more motivated, he said.
“After everything that Charlie did, you know it’s the least that we can do,” he said.
And, he encouraged the attendees to do likewise and make their voice heard.
“Just go out there and face your fear,” he said. “It’s OK to be afraid. I was nervous as hell all day today to come up here and speak, but I’m so thankful to be up here, because it’s what we’ve got to do.”
