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Utah County Republican Party hosts virtual vigil after Utah Valley University shooting that killed Charlie Kirk
Summary
Organizers and elected officials gathered online for a vigil and a series of brief remarks focused on grief, trauma and community healing after the shooting at Utah Valley University that killed Charlie Kirk. Speakers urged unity, offered mental‑health coping advice and said resources will be posted on the host group’s website.
Christy, an organizer with the Utah County Republican Party, convened a virtual vigil to mourn the killing of Charlie Kirk and to offer support to students, parents and community members who witnessed the violence at Utah Valley University.
The gathering featured short remarks from Congressman Mike Kennedy, Mayor Dave Young, Senator Plumb, reporters who were on the scene and behavioral‑health clinicians. Speakers shared first‑hand recollections, urged rejection of political violence and described trauma reactions seen among young people who were present. Organizers said they will post mental‑health resources on the party’s website.
The meeting opened with a prayer and brief remarks from Christy, who read the party’s statement offering “healing and peace for all those affected.” She framed the event as a nonpartisan space for the community to grieve and emphasized that the need…
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