Former president Donald Trump paid tribute to firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania last weekend.
“Sadly, the shooter took the life of one of our fellow Americans, Corey Comperatore, and seriously injured two other great warriors… David Dutch and James Copenhaver. I have spoken to all three families of these extraordinary individuals. Our love and prayers are with them and always will be with them,” Trump said.
“Corey, a highly respected former fire chief… was accompanied by his wife Helen… and his two precious daughters,” he continued. “He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets… what a great man he was.”
Trump then walked over to Comperatore’s firefighter jacket and helmet, which were sent to the convention by the family and were placed next to Trump on the stage, asking for a moment of silence for the Father of Pennsylvania.
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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump touches the coat of former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Corey Comperatore, who was killed during his rally on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 18, 2024. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for another,” Mr. Trump said, noting that Mr. Comperatore was killed while shielding his family from gunfire. “That is the spirit that forged America in its darkest hour, and it is love that will return America to the pinnacle of human achievement and greatness.”
Comperatore, a 50-year-old resident of Sarver, Pennsylvania, served as chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department. Before sending the gear to Milwaukee to join Trump on stage, the fire department honored him by hanging the coat and helmet outside the building after his death.
A turnout coat and helmet are pictured on stage as a photo of the assassination attempt on Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump is shown during his speech on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 18, 2024. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
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Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for president ahead of his speech Thursday, signing the paperwork with former first lady Melania Trump at his side.
Former President Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidate, kisses the helmet of Corey Comperatore during the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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His remarks cap the party’s four-day convention, which began Monday with Trump’s announcement. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate.
