Photos From Charlie Kirk Vigil In Secaucus Tuesday Night

SECAUCUS, NJ — Several hundred people attended the vigil for Charlie Kirk in Secaucus Tuesday night.

The event was held at the Buchmuller Park bandstand and it was organized by Secaucus resident Nick Mattiello. Mattiello gave a speech to the crowd, which enthusiastically thanked him for organizing the vigil.

Attendees held candles and prayed multiple times throughout the 1.5-hour event, which started at 6 p.m. Attendees sang "Happy Birthday" to Kirk, as Oct. 14 is his birthday, and bagpipers gave several moving performances, including ending with "Amazing Grace." A young woman also sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Two Christian pastors spoke and led the group in prayer. The second was Rev. Gary Evensen of the North Jersey United Pentecostal Church, which meets on Sundays and Wednesdays at the church at 51 Centre Avenue.

Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari, with his wife, were the only elected officials this Patch reporter noticed in attendance.

Secaucus resident Alfred Viggiano said he helped gather all the candles people held.