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By Meena Duerson, Matthew J. Friedman

Phoenix, Arizona (CNN) — Prayer beads hang over a banner with Charlie Kirk’s face and the exhortation: “May Charlie be received into the merciful arms of Jesus, our loving Savior.”

Flowers and US flags are laid beneath, outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, and a steady stream of mourners come to bear witness and pay their respects.

A prayer circle forms as those present contemplate the assassination of the influential conservative activist, and what comes next.

“I just had to come out today because this was a really heartless act, and I feel so sad,” said Jenna Gill, 20, struggling to contain her emotion.

She said she was buoyed by seeing other fans of Kirk, and it gave her strength to speak u

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