- December 4, 2025
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Chris Mikkelson organized the vigil with his wife, Amanda.
Casey and Shelby Crisp were proud to show their support for Charlie Kirk.
Dr. Scott Bush worshipped alongside thousands of other West Orange Christians.
Maria Marlow proclaimed her Christian faith proudly at the vigil.
Many parents brought their children to the vigil.
Lina and Aviana Alvarez, 7, were among many families who spent their Saturday evening honoring Charlie Kirk.
Dressed in a full suit and sneakers, Matthew Foley waved his American flag with pride.
Amanda and Chris Mikkelson organized the vigil. Amanda showed the crowd a package of blueberries, brought in honor of the Kirk family. Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his wife, Erika, told their 3-year-old daughter “Daddy was on a work trip with Jesus so he could afford her blueberry budget.”
Dennis Smithmyer was part of the prayer team at the Charlie Kirk vigil.
For Christians, the vigil was a chance to gather together in memory of Charlie Kirk and to proclaim their faith.
Dressed in a full suit and sneakers, Matthew Foley waved his American flag with pride.
Rebekah Fisher, of Glad Tidings Church, led worship at the vigil.
Nathan Brown, of Glad Tidings Church, led worship at the vigil.
For Christians, the vigil was a chance to gather together in memory of Charlie Kirk and to proclaim their faith.
Tyler Howell is the pastor of Glad Tidings Church.
Chrissy Arthur, 11, and her dad, Austin, led a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk.
Scottie Cahill was one of several speakers at the vigil.
Erin Huntley, chair of the Orange County Republican Party, delivered an uplifting message.
Archie Simon, of Northwest Church, shared his story of coming to the Christian faith.
Social-media influencer Janae Kinne is part of The Patriot Sisters.
Jocelyn Sorchy is starting a TPUSA chapter at Liberty Academy.
Steven Halford was one of several speakers at the vigil.
Tamryn Foley is a Winter Garden resident and works for CityServe International, which mobilizes churches to impact their communities.
Dr. Charles Cooper, a leader with IronMen of God, began preaching at age 15.
The event concluded with a candlelight ceremony.
Chris Mikkelson preached a message before leading an altar call.
Attendees left flowers and items at the memorial of Charlie Kirk. Among the gifts were two cups of Mint Majesty tea with two honey — Kirk’s famous Starbucks order.
Thousands of residents attended to honor Charlie Kirk.
Thousands of West Orange residents honored the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk at a vigil held Saturday, Sept. 20, on the steps of Winter Garden City Hall.
Chris Mikkelson Ministries and host of West Orange-area leaders and churches partnered to organize the event in just three days.
Attendees packed the area in front of City Hall to participate in worship led by musicians from Glad Tidings Church. Speakers included Pastor Tyler Howell, of Glad Tidings; Scottie Cahill, of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando; Erin Huntley, chair of the Orange County Republican Party; Archie Simon, of Northwest Church; social media influencer Janae Kinne, of The Patriot Sisters; Jocelyn Sorchy, who is starting a Turning Point USA chapter at Liberty Academy; international minister Steven Halford; Tamryn Foley, of CityServe International; and Dr. Charles Cooper, of IronMen of God.
Chris Mikkelson also delivered a sermon before leading a prayer and a candlelight vigil.
The evening ended with “Amazing Grace” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
