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Local conservatives make the trip to AZ for the Charlie Kirk memorial

Madeline Abernathy shares her thoughts and memories from the celebration of life for slain activist
Madeline Abernathy shares memories from Charlie Kirk memorial
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Madeline Abernathy, Central Valley director of the CA Young Republicans, drove to Phoenix for the Charlie Kirk memorial at State Farm Stadium. She got into line at 4 am and didn't leave until the celebration of life event ended around 5:30 pm. Then, she and a friend drove back to Bakersfield, arriving early Monday morning. She joined Mike Hart in Studio B at 6:30 am to talk about the experience and her memories.


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