BEMIDJI — Themes of forgiveness and disavowing needless violence were shared by a crowd of around 100 who gathered on Saturday at Paul Bunyan Park for a vigil in honor of political influencer Charlie Kirk. ADVERTISEMENTAttendees listen to a speaker during a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Paul Bunyan Park. For roughly an hour, residents sang songs and shared prayers while standing in a circle to honor Kirk. Attendees gather for a group photo during a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Paul Bunyan Park. Hayden Vosbeek, center, speaks during a vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Paul Bunyan Park.