AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Air Force Academy's Association of Graduates is still considering whether to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
This comes after an initial vote Friday was withdrawn because of numerous complaints from graduates and families.
The board instead voted nine to four to gather more feedback from graduates on how to honor Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University in September.
Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, and briefly served on the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors before his death.
Retired Lieutenant General Rod Bishop first introduced measures to name Kirk an honorary association member. He also recommended Kirk for an honorary degree.
Some critics say Kirk was too politically divisive with no military background.
The board is expected to make a final recommendation in February.
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