Trump held a moment of silence for the Pennsylvania father
Former President Donald Trump paid an emotional tribute to firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt on Trump’s life at a Pennsylvania rally last weekend.
“Tragically, the shooter claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans, Corey Comperatore, and seriously wounded two other great warriors… David Dutch and James Copenhaver. I spoke to all three families of these tremendous people—our love and prayers are with them, and always will be,” Trump said during his speech.
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Trump continued, “Corey, a highly respected former fire chief… was accompanied by his wife Helen… and two precious daughters. He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets… what a fine man he was.”
In a poignant moment, Trump walked over to Comperatore’s firefighting jacket and helmet, which had been sent to the convention by his family and placed next to Trump on stage. He asked the audience for a moment of silence to honor the Pennsylvania father.
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others,” Trump stated, emphasizing that Comperatore was killed while shielding his family from the incoming bullets. “This is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours, and this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness.”
Comparator, a 50-year-old resident of Sarver, Pennsylvania, served as the fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Before sending his gear to Milwaukee to join Trump onstage, the firehouse honored him by hanging his coat and helmet outside the building after his death.
Trump officially accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency before his remarks Thursday, signing the paperwork with former First Lady Melania Trump by his side.
His remarks capped off the party’s four-day convention, which started Monday with Trump announcing Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.