Edmonton Stands Against Left-Wing Terror at Vigil for Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s life was taken by left-wing extremism, but his cause lives on in every person who refuses to be cowed into silence.
On Sunday night, over 1,500 Edmontonians gathered at the Alberta Legislature to mourn Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was killed on September 10 in what investigators describe as an ideologically motivated assassination by a radicalized left-wing extremist influenced by the fundamentalist transgender lifestyle.
The crowd stood shoulder to shoulder, candles in hand, praying, and refusing to let violence erase Kirk’s legacy. His life’s mission was to arm young people with the courage to speak truth in the face of cultural intimidation. Now, in death, his message is louder than ever: silence is surrender.
Vigil speakers identified the suspected killer’s ideology, warning that increasingly militant left-wing rhetoric fosters hate against conservatives and Christians who dare to speak.
Edmonton’s vigil was part of a global outpouring of grief and resolve. From London to Dallas, citizens are uniting to reject the politics of violence and reaffirm their commitment to the freedoms Charlie fought for.
Charlie Kirk’s life was taken by left-wing extremism, but his cause lives on in every person who refuses to be cowed into silence.
Sheila Gunn Reid
Chief Reporter
Sheila Gunn Reid is the Alberta Bureau Chief for Rebel News and host of the weekly The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid. She's a mother of three, conservative activist, and the author of best-selling books including Stop Notley.
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Fran g commented 2025-09-19 16:36:18 -0400Proud of Edmontonians coming out and honouring C harlie -
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-09-15 19:28:32 -0400I’m so glad to see these prayer vigils. It shows how we are outnumbering the haters. Let’s spread Charlie Kirk’s videos far and wide. Let’s confront the haters online and in person. They’re such hateful and vicious people with nothing but hate in their hearts.
