On Friday, famous musician Billy Ray Cyrus attended the funeral of Corey Comperatore, the Trump supporter who was killed during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump during the fateful Butler, Pennsylvania, rally last weekend. Cyrus delivered a performance during the funeral for Comperatore, a beloved member of his community as a father and the former fire chief.
Cyrus was seen posing for photos and shaking hands with law enforcement at the funeral hosted in Cabot, Pennsylvania. According to reports, Cyrus has always maintained a passionate dedication to honoring first responders and the military, two categories Comperatore fell into. The high-profile funeral for the victim of political violence who only wanted to support his presidential candidate of choice drew hundreds of people.
A source spoke about Comperatore’s Army service and his former status as a firefighter chief and how it aligned with Cyrus’ community outreach. “Corey Comperatore is a Army reservist veteran and former firefighter chief. [Cyrus] BRC has always been passionate about honoring troops and first responders. Today he was honored to join the family and perform during the service,” the source said.
Former President Donald Trump honored Comperatore during his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday evening. The father died when he threw himself on top of his family to protect them from the rain of gunfire directed at Trump from 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks.
“He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets… what a fine man he was. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others.” Trump
added, “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.”
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GoFundMe has also been set up for the Comperatore’s daughter, Allyson, titled,
“Support Allyson After Tragic Loss- Corey Comperatore.” As of writing this article, the fundraiser has smashed its original goal of raising $7,000, amassing a well over $1.3 million from nearly 23,000 donations, demonstrating a massive outpouring of support for the family.
“Saturday night, our friend and family, Allyson, lost her father due to a senseless, tragic act at the Trump Rally in Butler. Allyson has been an athlete with us since the beginning. She’s a huge part of our community. If you’re able to support her and her family during this time, we will have a spot for donations at the gym. Additionally, please take the time to sign the cards at the desk. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Comperatore family,” according to the GoFundMe description.
Trump also extended his condolences to the Comperatore family in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. “I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!” Trump
said.
Watch the assassination attempt below:
And Watch Trump get up and leave here:
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