Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, the Pennsylvania firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt last Saturday, at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday night. Trump honored Comperatrice by hugging and kissing his uniform that was hung on stage during the event.
Corey Comperatore was a highly respected former fire chief in Pennsylvania, known for his dedication to protecting others. He was accompanied by his wife, Helen, who is said to be devastated by her husband’s tragic death. They have two daughters who were with Corey when he was killed while acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets during the assassination attempt on Trump.
In an emotional speech at the RNC, Trump remembered Comperatore as a fine man and hero. He then crossed the stage and hugged and kissed the uniform that belonged to Corey, displaying his respect for the fallen firefighter. The moving moment was captured in a tweet by Russell Brand: “Trump pays homage to Corey Comperatore, the firefighter killed in the wake of Trump’s assassination attempt.
During his speech, Trump cited John 15:13, saying, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friend.” He further emphasized the importance of standing up for one another and supporting each other in times of need. The former president then formally accepted the nomination for president against Joe Biden in the 2024 election on Thursday night.
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) will not be until August, but Trump’s tribute to Corey Comperatore at the RNC has already touched many hearts and shown his genuine appreciation for those who sacrifice their lives for others.