PALM BAY, Fla. – As marches and memorials continue across the country for Charlie Kirk, another took place on Saturday in Palm Bay.
The event, planned by Palm Bay Councilmember Chandler Langevin, has been getting a lot of attention.
Dozens showed up for Saturday’s march in support of the event. But the march has also drawn criticism for several reasons including the name.
Langevin called Saturday’s event “The March for Charlie Kirk and all Victims of Left-Wing Evil.”
When asked about criticism of the event’s name, Langevin said, “They’re wrong.”
Before Saturday’s event, several people spoke about the event at Thursday’s Palm Bay City Council meeting.
“We’re on the verge of a, maybe, a civil war, and it’s not the left wing. It’s the right wing,” one speaker said.
During Saturday’s march, Langevin called for more people to be active and engaged.
“We have to step up and make our voices heard,” Langevin expressed. “We must convey our thoughts to those we elect and start participating in politics and community boards. Being involved in any way we can is essential for enhancing our community.”
Kai Harrelson, who played a crucial role in setting up the new Turning Point USA chapter at Eastern Florida State College’s Melbourne campus, mentioned that the events impacting Kirk motivated her to establish the chapter.
“I’ve seen many people turn to faith, realizing the intensity of the spiritual battles present globally right now. We’re thrilled to support this mission and continue advancing it,” stated Harrelson.
But one person, Suzanne Russo, was across the street during Saturday’s event.
“I take this initiative independently because there was a time I almost lost my battle with cancer years ago, and I was known for speaking out,” Russo recounted. “Now, I feel an obligation to voice out for those who no longer can.”
Russo said attention should be brought to all victims of gun violence.
“I don’t think it’s right to only honor one life lost to gun violence, while many others, including children, suffer the same fate daily,” Russo explained. “It’s important to me that everyone, not just Mr. Kirk, is remembered.”
Kirk’s memorial service is set for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The stadium can hold 63,000 people, but according to a report from CBS News, 100,000 people are expected to show up.
CBS reports President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top administration officials are expected to be in attendance.
News 6 will livestream Kirk’s memorial service on ClickOrlando.com and YouTube beginning at 2 p.m. EST.
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