PHOENIX — While emotions are still running high for those who knew Charlie Kirk personally, today–at the same Phoenix church where he often worshipped and hosted high-profile political rallies–it was a packed house for a different kind of service, one of many happening at several locations across the state this weekend.

Once a month, Charlie Kirk would attend Dream City Church in Phoenix, where he would speak at an event series called Freedom Night in America.

Today, they called it Freedom Day in America, in honor of Kirk.

“We pray that Charlie Kirk’s life would be celebrated today,” said Luke Barnett, senior pastor at Dream City Church. “…and Lord, it would be an example for all of us to follow as he followed you.”

On Sunday morning, a big crowd gathered to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s

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