Dozens of mourners gathered before the American embassy in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday night to honor the life of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a public appearance at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, an organization dedicated to advancing conservative ideals among America’s youth. He also hosted an online program and regularly held speaking events to engage the public. His visit to Utah was part of a greater series of appearances on college campuses called the “American Comeback Tour,” in which students were encouraged to approach Kirk and debate political stances with him.

Kirk died on Wednesday after being shot in the neck while debating students. Law enforcement authorities identified the

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