America was rocked on Wednesday by the political assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
As the country processed the shocking tragedy, fraternities at the University of Alabama put up signs with messages of ‘Rest In Peace’ as well as large American flags honoring the 31 year old who is survived by a wife and two young children.
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On Wednesday night, there was a candlelit vigil on campus at UA’s iconic Denny Chimes tower.
Back in 2021, Kirk visited Alabama’s campus as part of his Exposing Critical Racism Tour, where he spoke about COVID-19 mandates as well as Critical Race Theory.
Kirk’s death has sparked a nationwide conversation about political violence, and the hope would certainly be that things get under control during some truly scary times for the nation both in the present and in the future.
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
