SAN ANTONIO – Images of Charlie Kirk played on a screen as people in attendance held signs reading “I AM CHARLIE KIRK,” at Cowboys Dance Hall.
“It’s a sad day in America,” said event attendant Ernie Flores.
Those taking part in what they called a remembrance rally said there isn’t any room for violence in America.
“We need to come out and make sure that we voice our opinion and stop this before it escalates into even more,” said Flores.
“All bandwidths of America have to get involved to pick up the torch. It has not dropped — we caught it,” said Jay Furman.
Organizers and speakers applauded Kirk’s ability to reach out to young voters.
“We need to own the debate like Charlie Kirk did,” said Steve Willeford, national spokesperson for Gun Owners of America.
According to University of Maryland researcher Michael Jensen, about 150 politically motivated attacks happened in the first half of 2025 — almost double the amount in the same period over previous years.
“Don’t get caught up in the attacks. Be above that and love — love through it,” said Furman.
After speakers shared their message, many took part in a ride in Kirk’s memory.
“I’m one of the first few cars. I got here early,” said Flores.
The UTSA chapter of Turning Point USA will hold a vigil tomorrow on the UTSA campus, but because of security concerns they have not shared an exact location yet.