With what has transpired this week with the murder of TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk and its reflection on the state of our country, the heaviness of 9/11 remembrances, and marking an anniversary of a family loss, it’s been a challenge to dredge up the “feel goods.” But goodness, and reasons for gratitude and wonder, are all around us, even when they seem far away.
In the midst of covering Kirk’s death and the poignant and powerful address from his widow Erika, I have discovered the outpouring of love, solidarity, and transformation emanating from Charlie Kirk’s life and, now, his death. It is both stunning and inspiring, showing that his life and legacy were not in vain, and an assassin’s bullet has not silenced it. In fact, it is spreading like wildfire.
For this week’s Feel-Good Friday, I highlight the vigils and remembrances being offered across America and across the globe to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, and the transformative impact he has made, and continues to make, on a generation of young men and women.
Happening now: A young man arrives at the Turning Point USA HQ playing the bagpipes at the memorial for Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/9gmdl59vHT
— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) September 12, 2025
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It started on Wednesday night and has been happening every night since. From the East Coast, in Brooklyn.
WOAH 🚨 A powerful Prayer from these two black men holding a vigil for Charlie Kirk in BROOKLYN
Mainstream media is NEVER here for moments like this
AMEN 🙏
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) September 12, 2025
To New York City, where the New York Young Republican Club gathered together hundreds of people to honor Kirk, singing the hymn, “Amazing Grace.”
Thank you @NYYRC for hosting this vigil in remembrance of Charlie Kirk tonight in Manhattan.
I know you won’t let him be forgotten.
NEVER FORGET. 🙏🏼✝️🕊️🤍
pic.twitter.com/lJtMUYSXhl— Amy Kremer (@AmyKremer) September 13, 2025
And in the Granite State of New Hampshire.
Granite Staters are singing Amazing Grace at Charlie Kirk vigil in Concord, NH. pic.twitter.com/xjxoJaWrZT
— Lily Tang Williams (@Lily4Liberty) September 12, 2025
But the West Coast would not be outdone. In Kirk’s hometown of Scottsdale, AZ, Catholics prayed the rosary.
Rosary Vigil to pray for the soul of Charlie Kirk in his hometown of Scottsdale with his wife’s entire Catholic community.
Salve Regina! 🙏😢💔 pic.twitter.com/riztk6B3x0
— Bree Solstad (@BreeSolstad) September 11, 2025
There were vigils in Utah, across the Salt Lake City area, in Orem, and in Provo.
Vigil for Charlie Kirk currently being held in Provo, UT.
Over a thousand people are in attendance paying their respects to Charlie and his legacy. pic.twitter.com/dcPUHtOOuR
— Tayler Hansen (@TaylerUSA) September 12, 2025
All the way to the desert of Las Vegas, NV.
Thank you Las Vegas for a wonderful Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk. Great to see so many young men and women attending to carry his message of faith, family and country. pic.twitter.com/lps6e7pRKT
— Stavros Anthony (@StavrosAnthony) September 12, 2025
And up the Pacific Northwest to Seattle, WA.
Amazing Grace is sung by participants at the candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk in downtown Seattle tonight pic.twitter.com/Vf891UHSKa
— Ari Hoffman 🎗 (@thehoffather) September 11, 2025
Conservative radio host and Kirk’s friend, Jason Rantz paid tribute and offered words of hope and activation at the Seattle vigil.
WATCH:
Such warm and inspirational words from @jasonrantz at the vigil for Charlie Kirk in Seattle last night
Thank you, Jason pic.twitter.com/b8wNkBkizk— Jerry Oaksmith – Unplug Dad (@JerryOaksmith) September 11, 2025
Political candidate Rachel Savage was also activated by Kirk, and was instrumental in organizing this impromptu vigil.
Seattle City Council candidate Rachel Savage(@savagecitizens ) helped organize this vigil for Charlie Kirk in downtown Seattle.
“The political intimidation ends in Seattle today. I have to tell you, Charlie Kirk inspired me, he’s one of the people that inspired me to run for… pic.twitter.com/Zd5D5lik98
— Jonathan Choe (@choeshow) September 11, 2025
To the expansive lands of Idaho, where they honored Kirk in the city of Boise.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for tonight’s candlelight vigil to honor the life of Charlie Kirk.
It was a moving moment of solidarity that offered the comfort and support many of us need right now. Please continue to keep Charlie’s family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/1JMsjTkmsd
— Idaho Freedom Foundation (@idahofreedom) September 11, 2025
Then hopped over to the Midwest in Lapeer, MI.
Charlie Kirk vigil happening now in Lapeer, Michigan. @TPUSA pic.twitter.com/Id63G4R0FT
— Dave Bondy (@DaveBondyTV) September 13, 2025
Then on to the Aggies at Texas A&M University.
Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk on Rudder Plaza at Texas A&M. pic.twitter.com/qZpc6J4jiK
— Texas Darlin’ 🎀 (@TexitDarling) September 12, 2025
All the way to the Deep South of Alabama.
🚨BREAKING – U of Alabama – Charlie Kirk
—Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk on the University of Alabama Campus for Charlie Kirk.
He is loved.
Charlie truly touched the hearts of Gen Z. While Gen Z was being indoctrinated on college campuses, Charlie was speaking truth to Gen Z.… pic.twitter.com/X2co2rV4Kp
— Pastor Travis Johnson (@BasedPastorTrav) September 11, 2025
The Low Country of South Carolina represented, and Rep. Nancy Mace was in attendance.
We attended the Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil in Downtown Charleston.
The community gathered to lift the Kirk family in prayer, observe a moment of silence, and share in the kind of open, honest dialogue Charlie Kirk always encouraged.
Matthew 24:35 : “Heaven and earth will pass… pic.twitter.com/BhRCIoTXB8
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) September 13, 2025
But here is the greater power. Countries that look to America and envy our Constitution and representative republic are also seeing all this play out, and they, too are rising up and joining hands.
All the way across the Atlantic and Pacific, first to Sydney, Australia.
Vigil for Charlie Kirk. Sydney, Australia.
His impact extended to the opposite side of the planet. pic.twitter.com/7WfgSwxsxm
— The Other Paul (@TheOtherPaul2) September 12, 2025
On to Germany, where a vigil was held at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin.
New photos show vigil for Charlie Kirk held outside US Embassy in Berlin.
Kirk’s work clearly impacted the world. pic.twitter.com/F6HP10jvLp
— Cryptid Politics 🇺🇸🐊 (@CryptidPolitics) September 12, 2025
And across the pond in the United Kingdom, where free speech is being stamped out.
Hundreds already gathering at Charlie Kirk’s vigil in London! ❤️🇬🇧✝️ pic.twitter.com/OWpHEvSLJt
— Turning Point UK 🇬🇧 (@TPointUK) September 12, 2025
The Brits also sang “Amazing Grace,” and raised our American flag.
Genuinely speechless
The crowd at the London Charlie Kirk vigil sing amazing grace
Genuinely spine tingling.
Our MSM claim that no one knew of Charlie Kirk here – they’re clearly wrong
So beautiful 😢
— Sophie Corcoran (@sophielouisecc) September 12, 2025
Then there was this powerful speech by a young Briton who pledged to continue the work that Charlie Kirk started and never back down from the fight.
WATCH:
I just got back from the Charlie Kirk vigil in London.
Here is Young Bob giving a powerful speech on courage! Charlie will not be forgotten.
The Unite the Kingdom rally tomorrow is going to be historic! @YoungBobTPUK @TRobinsonNewEra pic.twitter.com/L2BwQ2Q8yH
— I Love America News (@ILA_NewsX) September 12, 2025
Finally, in New Zealand an incredible Maori Haka was performed for Charlie Kirk. The Haka is not just a war dance or a cultural tradition, but it is also presented at weddings, funerals, and memorials to show honor to great heroes who have passed on.
WATCH:
🚨BREAKING: New Zealand’s Māori Christians pay tribute to Charlie Kirk with Haka at vigil in Central London
Charlie was loved worldwide. pic.twitter.com/KckrxNyYkM
— Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) September 12, 2025
The outpouring of prayer continues for Erika Kirk, her children, and Charlie Kirk’s family, and vigils are still being planned all over the nation and the world. Erika’s powerful clarion call on Friday night is being fulfilled.
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Erika Kirk promised:
To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die. It won’t. I refuse to let that happen. It will not die.
All of us will refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband’s name and I will make sure of it. It will become stronger, bolder, louder, and greater than ever. My husband’s mission will not end, not even for a moment.
Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. — John 12:24
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