Hey folks, today we have a somber story to share about a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect his family during a tragic incident at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump. This man, Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old firefighter from Pennsylvania, is being remembered as a hero for his selfless actions.
Corey Comperatore’s bravery shone through in his final moments. As NBC News reported, Corey was fatally struck by a bullet during an assassination attempt on Trump. Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania shared at a press conference that Corey died a “hero.” “His wife shared with me that he dove on his family to protect them,” Shapiro said, highlighting Corey’s courageous act to shield his loved ones.
“Corey was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community. Most especially, Corey loved his family.” https://t.co/0mMQtKoPg7
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 14, 2024
Unfortunately, Corey was not the only victim that day. Two other rally attendees were also injured and are currently in critical condition. The news of this violent event has deeply shocked the community, the commonwealth, and the country. Governor Shapiro emphasized, “Political disagreements can never, ever be addressed through violence. Disagreements are OK, but we need to use a peaceful political process to settle those differences.”
Corey’s impact on his community was profound. Known as a “girl dad” and a pillar of his community, Corey’s legacy is one of love and devotion. “Corey was the very best of us, may his memory be a blessing,” Shapiro said, reflecting the sentiments of those who knew him.
Corey’s daughter, Allyson Comperatore, also expressed her grief on Facebook. She described the heartbreaking moment, “Yesterday time stopped. And when it started again, my family and I started living a real-life nightmare.” She lovingly remembered her father as “the best dad a girl could ask for” and highlighted his heroism, stating, “He loved his family. He truly loved us enough to take a bullet for us.”
Please remember this man and his family as you think about last night’s assassination attempt. Honor the heroes. https://t.co/erNrkQgdpm
— Mike Barnicle (@mikebarnicle) July 14, 2024
“However, here’s a taste of what those on the left are saying about the firefighter who died. Below are comments from a CNN article.
Didn’t love his family enough to not take them to hate rallies. They didn’t deserve this, and neither did he.
— Mr. Goodbytes (@candygramfmongo) July 14, 2024
He was a Trump supporter, so he couldn’t have loved his community all that much really.
— 👑 King of the Internets 👑 (@k_of_the_i) July 14, 2024
I find it very hard to extend any sympathy to a person who supports a felon, a rapist and a conman who is actively trying to destroy our democracy. I’m sorry, I just don’t.
— ˩ιƨα Ɖ 🧚🏼♀️🧚🏽♂️ (@chicanerychic) July 14, 2024
He supported a wannabe dictator. I only have so much sympathy.
— Karen R (she/her) (@karrin21262) July 14, 2024
Just vile people.
In the midst of this tragedy, former President Trump shared his own harrowing experience, revealing that the bullet grazed the top of his right ear. He posted on his social media app, Truth Social, about the incident, saying, “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.”
Despite the chaos, Trump emphasized the need for unity, writing, “It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined and not allowing Evil to Win.”
