Family Of Fire Chief Slain At Trump Rally Speaks Out

BUTLER, PA — On the eve of his funeral, the family of the former fire chief killed in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 issued its first public comments on his death.

The family of former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore's family released the statement hours before his visitation at Laube Hall in Freeport. Comperatore, 50, is survived by his wife, Helen, and daughters Allyson and Kaylee.

The statement:

"Corey Comperatore was our beloved father and husband, and a friend to so many throughout the Butler region. He was a local leader and veteran, a former fire chief, and a committed Christian who found peace and joy through our church. He loved and cared for us, his family.

"Our family is finding comfort and peace through the heartfelt messages of encouragement from people around the world, through the support of our church and community, and most of all through the strength of God. We thank the countless people who have prayed for us throughout the past week. We deeply appreciate your kindness.

"We ask for your continued prayers and privacy as we mourn and adjust to the realities of Corey’s unthinkable passing."

Comperatore's funeral on Friday will be private.