A prayer vigil was held tonight in Portage, Michigan, honoring Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old husband and father who died under tragic circumstances. The Kalamazoo County Republican Party ordered tribute posters for the event through a local Office Depot store. However, the store’s print supervisor, identified as “Beryl,” informed the party that the order was being denied, citing the material as “political propaganda.”

Organizers traveled to the Office Depot location to address the refusal in person. The incident gained attention on social media after the Kalamazoo County GOP shared details of the encounter. The group later successfully had the posters printed for free by FedEx, which apologized and fulfilled the request.

Office Depot issued a statement condemning the actions of the involved employee, stating the behavior “violates company policies” and does not reflect its values. The company confirmed the associate was no longer employed and pledged to review training protocols.

The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with many questioning why a tribute for a deceased individual could be deemed “propaganda.” While Office Depot faced backlash, FedEx’s intervention highlighted contrasting customer service approaches.