Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil

Students and community members gather together for a prayer vigil in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Rudder Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Ashely Bautista, Steve Carrasco IV, and David Moran

September 12, 2025

Performers sing gospel songs during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Students kneel during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
The community candle bin during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
A student raises his hands during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
The crowd bows their head in prayer during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
A student is overcome with grief during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Members of the crowd listen to prayer during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
A speaker asks the crowd to remember those fallen for 9/11 during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
A speaker starts with the opening remarks of memorial during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Steve Carrasco IV/The Battalion)

Photo by Steve Carrasco IV
Students listen to performers during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Couple hold each other during a pray at the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Students listen to speakers during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Student holds candle and American Flag behind his back during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Students raise their hands in prayer while performers sing during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Audience members listen to a speaker’s introduction speech during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Students raise their hands in gospel during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Students listen to performers during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Photo by Ashely Bautista
Two spectators lean together during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (David Moran/The Battalion)

Photo by David Moran
Spectators sing along to gospel during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (David Moran/The Battalion)

Photo by David Moran
Performers sing gospel during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (David Moran/The Battalion)

Photo by David Moran
A spectator raises a lit candle during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (David Moran/The Battalion)

Photo by David Moran
A speaker addresses the crowd during the Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Rudder Plaza on Sept. 11, 2025. (David Moran/The Battalion)

Photo by David Moran

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