By Maggy Wolanske | Denver7
DENVER — Several memorials took place on Sunday, with Coloradans gathering to honor and remember Charlie Kirk. Organizers told Denver7 that Kirk had a large following in our state, and now his supporters are dedicated to move his legacy forward.
Rocky Mountain Voice partnered with BRAVE Church in Englewood to put on one of the memorials. Founder of Rocky Mountain Voice and prior candidate for Colorado governor, Heidi Ganahl, explained the need for a celebration for his life and now the legacy he leaves behind.
“First and foremost, Charlie wanted his legacy to be one of loving Jesus Christ and knowing his faith and knowing how important that is for young people across this country, for everyone and really, that’s the path forward, according to Charlie. But he also was a champion for teaching people to have civil discourse and agree, debate, learn how to discuss tough issues without hating each other,” Ganahl said.
Later Sunday evening, another memorial took place in Golden, put on by Team Imer PAC. Weston Imer, co-chair of Team Imer PAC, brought his Turning Point USA banner as he was involved with the nonprofit organization.
“I was one of the first chapter presidents for Turning Point in Colorado, and Charlie was a dear friend for nearly ten years and through that work, I learned the skill set that was needed to engage Generation Z and become activists, turn them into activists, engage them to vote, and get to the ballot box,” Imer said.
Imer recognized that there is a divide right now following Kirk’s assassination and called for change moving forward.
“First and foremost, Charlie wanted his legacy to be one of loving Jesus Christ and knowing his faith and knowing how important that is for young people across this country, for everyone and really, that’s the path forward, according to Charlie. But he also was a champion for teaching people to have civil discourse and agree, debate, learn how to discuss tough issues without hating each other,” Ganahl said.
Later Sunday evening, another memorial took place in Golden, put on by Team Imer PAC. Weston Imer, co-chair of Team Imer PAC, brought his Turning Point USA banner as he was involved with the nonprofit organization.
“I was one of the first chapter presidents for Turning Point in Colorado, and Charlie was a dear friend for nearly ten years and through that work, I learned the skill set that was needed to engage Generation Z and become activists, turn them into activists, engage them to vote, and get to the ballot box,” Imer said.
Imer recognized that there is a divide right now following Kirk’s assassination and called for change moving forward.