Former President Donald Trump offered condolences to firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed in an assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania last weekend.
“Tragically, a shooter took the life of our fellow man, Corey Comperatore, and severely injured two great warriors, David Duch and James Copenhaver. I have spoken with all three families of these fine people, and our love and prayers are with them and always will be,” Trump said.
“Corey was a highly respected former fire chief and was accompanied by his wife, Helen, and their two precious daughters,” he continued. “He gave his life as a selfless human shield to protect them from the incoming bullets. He was a truly honorable man.”
Trump then walked over to a firefighter’s jacket and helmet that Comperatore’s family had sent to the convention, and asked for a moment of silence for his Pennsylvania father, which had been placed next to Trump’s onstage.
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Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump touches the turnout gear of former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore, who was murdered during a rally at the Fiserv Forum on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Reuters/Gina Moon)
“There is no greater love than to give your life for another,” Trump said, noting that Comperatore died trying to shield his family from a bullet. “This is the spirit on which America was built in its darkest hour, and this is the love that will once again lead America to the pinnacle of human achievement and greatness.”
Comperatore, 50, of Thurber, Pennsylvania, was the fire chief for the Buffalo Township Fire Department, and before sending its equipment to Milwaukee for Trump’s onstage appearance, the fire department paid tribute to Trump after his death by hanging his coat and helmet outside the building.
During a speech on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA on July 18, 2024, Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump was shown in riot gear and a helmet on stage while a photo of the assassination attempt on him was displayed. (Reuters/Gina Moon)
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Before his remarks on Thursday, Trump formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination, signing the paperwork with former first lady Melania Trump in attendance.
Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump kisses Cory Comperatore’s helmet during the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Luke)
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His remarks capped the party’s four-day convention, which began Monday with Trump announcing Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.
