Bob Kasarda

• Vigils were held in Valparaiso and LaPorte to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University.

• Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and Portage Mayor Austin Bonta spoke at the vigil in downtown Valparaiso.

• Porter County Republican Party Chairman Nate Uldricks organized the Valparaiso event, emphasizing community unity and reflection.

• Porter County Democrat Party Chairman Don Craft expressed condolences and called for global peace and understanding.

• Uldricks, who knew Kirk since 2016, highlighted the impact Kirk had on young people and encouraged attendees to speak up.

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