Will Violence Beget Violence? A Special Kuhner Report and Video Compilation Featuring Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil Organizers
Here’s How Boston Honored Charlie Kirk
By Joan Quinn Eastman
Boston, Massachusetts – On September 18, 2025, the Boston Common and the State House glowed with candlelight as thousands gathered for a prayer vigil honoring civil rights commentator Charlie Kirk, whose murder continues to shake the nation. The next morning, WRKO’s fearless talk show host Jeff Kuhner featured a special “Kuhner Report” with commentary from Joan Quinn Eastman who covered the event and included interviews with organizers, Brian Foley and Shawn Nelson in this video compilation. The activists, who jumped into action to support the local Turning Point Chapters to honor their leader, detailed the crowd of more than three thousand they drew in a matter of days, versus the 30 Antifa protestors present. While at times disruptive, the menacing shadow of Antifa hostility was over-shadowed by the unity of the candlelit crowd. Of particular interest to Kuhner was the thwarted attack, presumably by Antifa, on Foley’s home following the massive gathering. Their dialogue, laced with Kuhner’s fiery commentary, wove a narrative of courage, faith over fear, and a city standing firm against chaos—underscored by Kirk’s enduring message of embracing God-given rights as America’s turning point.
A Vigil of Unity Amid Fear
The vigil, a bipartisan call to pray for Charlie Kirk, free speech, and national healing, drew a diverse crowd. “It was beautiful, Jeff,” Eastman declared. “The moment the candles were lit you could feel the love and protection.” Kuhner declared, “You couldn’t have been more bipartisan. “The invitation was clear: Democrats, Republicans, independents—everyone was welcome to pray for Charlie, for peace, for our country.” Despite fearing for their safety, attendees showed up in droves. “People were scared,” Eastman admitted. “Death threats were circulating, but they came anyway. That’s what made it so powerful.”
Brian Foley, the lead organizer, echoed her: “It wasn’t political—it was pure unity— Families with candles, singing hymns, a wave of light against the darkness.”
Kirk’s empowering message resonated: Know the power of your God-given rights. “Charlie believed those rights are our foundation,” Foley said.
Eastman added that he was, “martyred not murdered for preaching truth, giving rise to a sea of young people coming forward to share the empowering knowledge as part of America’s Turning Point.”
Kuhner, moved by the turnout, emphasized with Eastman the broader stakes: “Eighty percent of Americans want the same things—peace, freedom, safety. This vigil proved we must come together, not let fear divide us.” The organizers agreed, noting the crowd’s resolve despite the palpable risks.
Antifa’s Threats and Boston’s Blue Line
That resolve was tested by Antifa’s aggression. Pre-event threats, including a death threat to Foley identical to the one Kirk received before his murder, set a tense backdrop. “Instagram was flooded with hate,” said Nelson and Foley. “Vague messages, pictures hinting at violence.” During the vigil, about 30 black-clad Antifa members, faces covered, banged drums and shouted through megaphones—“No gods, no masters!”—while another 10 to 15 agitators hurled projectiles, trying to disrupt the prayers. They did not succeed.
The Boston Police Department (BPD) stood resolute. “Without the police, there would’ve been beatings, maybe worse,” Kuhner declared. Over 200 officers, backed by special operations, secured the square with barricades and vigilance. When Antifa surged at 8:30 p.m., wielding flagpoles and smoke bombs, BPD held the line. “They de-escalated like pros,” Foley said. “Verbal warnings, quick takedowns. Six arrests, no injuries to our people. Textbook protection.”
Rising threats forced an early dispersal. “Special operations called me,” Foley explained. “They said it’s a no-go point—things were getting ugly. I promised we’d clear out to keep everyone safe.” Under BPD’s escort, attendees left peacefully, though Antifa lingered, their hostility waning.
A Nighttime Assault Thwarted
The danger trailed Foley home. Arriving at his South Boston residence, he sensed trouble. While stepping into his backyard to take a call, Foley spotted a figure in black at his chain-link fence, holding what appeared to be wire cutters. “The dog was barking,” recalled Shawn Nelson. “Brian came back in startled and immediately call called 911.”
BPD’s foresight saved the day. Detectives shadowing key organizers arrived swiftly and have reportedly connected the threats to a local Antifa group. “Two officers secured the area,” Nelson reported. The suspect fled, but Foley’s wife and fellow organizer, Mikayla’s safety was ensured. “They were planning something,” Foley warned, linking the incident to Antifa’s earlier threats. “The police saved my life.” Kuhner’s outrage boiled over: “These aren’t activists—they’re terrorists in hoodies, targeting a prayer vigil. Now you know why Trump designated them a terrorist organization. Come in and round them up!”
A Turning Point for America—Will the Charlie Effect Last?
The *Kuhner Report* segment closed with reflections on the vigil’s deeper meaning. Foley, meeting with FBI officials to address the death threats, remained defiant: “People feared for their lives but came anyway. That’s faith over fear. Charlie’s murder was a call to action—know your God-given rights, stand for them. This is America’s turning point.” Eastman agreed: “Eighty percent of us want the same things—freedom, peace, unity. This vigil showed we can rise above division.”
Kuhner framed the night as a battle for the nation’s soul: “Antifa wanted to silence a bipartisan prayer meeting. They failed because Boston stood tall—not with fists, but with faith and the Blue. Charlie Kirk’s message lives: Your rights are sacred, and this is our moment to reclaim them.” He urged listeners to rally: “If they can target a vigil, they can target anyone. We must come together.”
The September 18 vigil stands as Boston’s testament to resilience. The “No Kings” protest on Boston Common on October 18th will be headlined by Boston’s Mayor Wu, who did not attend vigil for Kirk. While most would run for cover, Foley says he will not be deterred. He will stay on the streets of his beloved city and has already organized a counter protest, also on October 18th, called “Liberty Over Lies.” Protected by BPD’s valor, attendees of the last event chose faith over fear, but will violence beget violence at the next one? Let’s pray the resistance on both sides in Boston continues to resist it.
