BOSTON —

Hundreds of people showed up Thursday evening to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the Boston Common.

Organizers welcomed all to attend, as they lit candles in hopes of sending a message.

"Political violence is never OK. Agree to disagree. Ending someone’s life is never OK. We can have our own opinions, First Amendment right," Samantha DiGiacomo. "That’s what makes America awesome."

The invitation drew many who came to call for calm.

"I agree with very little of what he stood for, but enough is enough," Ed Scheinbart said.

A group of protesters was separated from the crowd by metal barriers, which prompted some shouting.

The entire event was guarded by police who were stationed both on the ground and on top of the statehouse.

"Now they're trying to memorialize hi

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