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Pensacola, Florida. – reality Charlie Kirk Fashion, a group of young people master their own affairs in murals commemorating the late conservative leader.
Holding spray paint cans, group Added Bible verses And positive notes on what Pensacola, Florida called the Graffiti Bridge – a changing local landmark often featuring art, love declarations, tributes, encouragement, paintings, paintings, badges and more.
“We just wanted to come out here to express our support and make sure the murals look good and beautiful,” said Hannah Alfredson. “We just wanted to send some positive message of encouragement for Charlie Kirk there.”
The original mural features a smiling Kirk with the words “Charlie Kirk in Peace”. Vandals attacked after a community vigil Sunday night.
Under the cover of darkness, Vandals defamed the memorial and wrote messages like “The Good Nazis are Dead Nazis” and “WOMP WOMP”. The phrase “Free Palestine” crawled on Kirk’s face.
“It’s very disrespectful, so my goal when I came out was to at least cover it and leave a blank canvas in hopes of reducing the vulgarity,” Mason Vickers said.
Ben Uitzetter agreed. He said the defilement of the mural is “bad.”
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Young people gather together to add biblical verses and positive messages after the mural is defiled. (Fox News figures)
“People come here, and there are probably thousands of people with their kids. You’re 5 years old and kids see this kind of stuff. You know?” Uitzetter added.
Kirk, the husband and father of two children, was assassinated at a campus event University of Utah Valley Wednesday. Kirk founded the U.S. turning point and was a leadership voice in the conservative Christian movement. He spoke openly and boldly about his faith in Jesus Christ – a message that resonated with Vix.
Hannah Alfredson and Ben Uitzetter painted Bible verses once a mural commemoration of Charlie Kirk. The mural must be covered after being defiled by the vandal. (Fox News figures)
“I think Charlie speaks a lot, so like myself, I’m 25, I’m blue-collar, I’m just a staff member, you know, not going to college, I went to a trade school,” he said. “He also embodies everything that ordinary people are… It’s hard work, doing their best, and doing their best.”
Charile Kirk and his wife Erika Kirk and their two children in December 2024. (Charlie Kirk via Facebook)
Vickers said he had a message to people who defame murals with vulgar information.
“First of all, I want to say I’m praying for you. ” He said. “It is evil and honest evil to celebrate anyone’s death. I pray that God will touch your heart and open your eyes.”
Vickers says Kirk is About speech, Debate with anyone he disagrees with is welcome.
The murals were painted and people began to add faith messages, including “Jesus is Lord.” (Fox News figures)
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“Many people cheered and cheered when they passed away…like portraying him as a fascist,” Vicks said. “Open debate and freedom of speech are the exact opposite direction of fascism. In fact, silencing someone, especially death – someone you disagree with – is arguably the most fascist thing you can do.”
Brooke Curto of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
