Low-key gathering honors Kirk in Acton

September 27, 2025

Sept. 21, Acton Center Common: On a warm, late-summer day, about sixty local people – from Acton, Bolton, and Carlisle – gathered near the Isaac Davis monument to honor slain Turning Point U.S.A. founder Charlie Kirk with candles and personal reflections.

Many, much larger, vigils have been held nationwide, including one in Glendale, AZ, attended by the president and vice-president and Kirk’s widow, Erika, who has taken the helm of the organization.

Attendees to the Charlie Kirk vigil listen to a speaker. Photo: James Conboy

Local attendees included Dave Lunger, who is the Acton Republican Town Committee (ARTC) chairperson, as well a Republican State Committee member; and Gary Grossi, ARTC vice chair.

L to R, Katrina Buck, Gary Grossi, a local friend, and Dave Lunger. Photo: James Conboy

James Conboy is a consistent sports writer for the Acton Exchange but doesn’t limit his journalism to that topic.

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