Family of firefighter Corey Comperatore killed at Trump rally speaks out

Helen Comperatore and her daughters are remembering Corey Comperatore, the volunteer fire chief who was killed during the gunfire at Donald Trump’s July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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[somefella]

Throwing all the political bs completely to the side, this is an absolute tragedy for him and his family. Rest in peace.

[shibootyah]

Im not a republican but no one deserves to die like that. My sincere condolences.

[kevinbernatek]

So sorry for your loss, ladies. Can’t imagine what you guys are going through.

[stringz.]

America remembers your dad as a father, husband, brave firefighter and a hero. I don’t think anyone has referred to him as the “guy that got killed at the rally”. 🇺🇸

[bobolson]

Very sorry for what happened to this family.

[benetagilley]

My heart breaks for all who were shot or killed. A family lost their rock.

[sandyaw]

I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of husband and father. I don’t live far from you in the next county. I have always heard such wonderful things about Corey. He will always be remembered.

[tinytanks]

This family deserves answers, and the secret service's negligence is responsible for his death. The idea that there have been no consequences for the people who grossly failed to do their job is insane.

[VonBluesman]

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. GOD bless y’all. 🙏🏼

[artiste]

I am a liberal Democrat but my beloved brother is a conservative Republican. If my brother was ever killed like this, I would be beyond devastated. There is no reason for this type of violence...not ever, not against anyone. My heart goes out to this man's family. Such a tragedy.

[dennishardin]

Whether you’re a Republican or a democratic, you should be able to speak your opinion but, never ever watch your dad or mother die protecting you the way he did protecting his family. RIP my friend for protecting your family, but it shouldn’t have been this.

[joshuastanton]

I’m sick of political violence in our nation. Disagree and drink a beer together.

[hildeschmid]

Politics do not matter at this time. A loving father, husband, and Fireman was killed that day. May you rest in peace, Corey, and may your family have the strength to carry on. My sympathy goes to his family.

[futuremovieactor]

Nobody should have to die over Politics ever. No one should ever lose anything over Politics ever.

[fredmeyer]

TEARS FOR THE FAMILY OF THE FIREFIGHTER 💔

[TheTishy]

Sorry your dad died. Sorry your family went through this.

[kimbok]

My condolences to the Comperatore families.

[danschwartz]

Unnecessary tragedy. Prayers for this family.

[parkerbeard]

This was all Kim Chettle's Fault. For her terrible security system, this innocent man lost his life protecting his family because the Secret Service allowed the shooter to Fire. This woman should be sued and thrown in Jail. I feel bad for the the victims Family

[doughughes]

We can't have this in our great nation. This anger and hatred needs to stop. Prayers for his family and loved ones 🙏🇺🇸