By Sarah Roebuck
Editorial Staff
Public safety agencies from all over the country are honoring a former fire chief who was killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump.
Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company chief, died on July 13 following an assassination attempt on the former president, the Associated Press reports.
Comperatore died while shielding his loved ones from the bullets, his family said.
Here are some tributes shared by various agencies on social media in honor of Comperatore.
Corey Comperatore died the way he lived, heroically shielding his family from gunfire. He was a former fire chief, a proud father, and loving husband. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/cKUlrL9UyB
— Edward A. Kelly (@IAFFPresident) July 14, 2024
As @IAFCPresident, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Buffalo Township (PA) Volunteer Fire Company Chief Corey Comperatore. There is no place for violence!!! #NeverOkay.
— IAFC (@IAFC) July 14, 2024
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Corey Comperatore, former chief and dedicated member of Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Sending our deepest condolences during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/QGbtbpSH0L
— NFPA (@NFPA) July 14, 2024
A GoFundMe set up to support Comperatore’s family. If you would like to donate, click here.