WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Kelly of Butler introduced a resolution on Monday honoring the life of Corey Comperatore, who was killed when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler.
Comperatore, a former fire chief, left behind a wife and two daughters.
He died shielding his family from the gunfire.
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More than 70 members of the House have co-sponsored the resolution.
“Corey Comperatore exemplified what it means to be a man of service and sacrifice to his community, his country, and most of all, his family. This resolution is just one way Members of Congress can honor his life and pay tribute to a true hero,” Rep. Kelly said. “Those who know Corey tell me he was a proud husband and father. May we continue to pray for Corey’s family and friends at this time.”
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Comperatore was laid to rest on Friday.
Click here to read the full resolution.
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