Thousands gathered on the Boston Common, with dozens of dissenters interrupting, to hold a candlelight vigil for far-right activist Charlie Kirk.

“Charlie was a symbol of everything that a Christian and a godly woman would stand for. It’s been completely debilitating. I’ve been incredibly impacted,” Nicole Blanchard, who grew emotional as she spoke, said before the vigil began.

Blanchard, 36, came from Back Bay to “support (Kirk) and his family,” and said she’s “been incredibly moved by everything that he’s done for not only the country, but for the youth.”

More than 3,500 showed up, according to 27-year-old organizer Brian Foley , who ran for Boston City Council this year. The event also drew a comparatively smaller group of protesters, and two people, including a juvenile, were ar

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