If you’re going: Day of events to remember Corey Comperatore
The wife and two daughters of Corey Comperatore have a day’s worth of plans for Saturday, July 12, to mark the one-year anniversary of his death.
Comperatore, a Buffalo Township firefighter, was shot and killed on July 13, 2024, at a rally for then-candidate President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds. He died shielding his wife, Helen, and two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee, from gunfire.
Those not attending the parade honoring Corey Comperatore can head to Freeport Area High School at 625 S. Pike Road, Buffalo Township as early as 7 a.m., when registration opens for motorcyclists and passengers of the ride.
The day’s first event, however, takes place in Saxonburg. At 9 a.m., a parade honoring Corey Comperatore will begin at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church and proceed on West Main Street toward South Butler Community Library.
At the library, the Comperatores will present the donation of a bronze statue of a boy and a girl reading books in Comperatore’s memory. Two guest speakers are planned before the event moves to the high school.
The Comperatores will travel to the high school for a blessing of the bikes at 10:45 a.m. Then, at 11 a.m., the ride will take off toward the No Offseason Sports complex, 904 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, Russellton.
Corey’s Cruise ride route
Route 356 northbound to Sarver Road
Sarver Road to Bear Creek Road
Bear Creek Road to Winfield Road
Winfield Road to Route 356 northbound
Route 356 northbound to Saxonburg Road
Saxonburg Road to Butler Road
Butler Road to West Main Street
West Main Street to Dinnerbell Road
Dinnerbell Road to Route 8 southbound
Route 8 southbound to Route 228 eastbound
Route 228 eastbound to Saxonburg Boulevard
Saxonburg Boulevard to Little Deer Creek Valley Road
At No Offseason Sports, live music will start at 1 p.m. with DJ Bill Naser. Krissy Jo, Ricky Lake Jr., The Noble Hops Band and The Jentz are among acts that will perform throughout the afternoon and evening.
At 7:30 p.m., Gary Burke III, the headlining Butler County country artist who wrote the song “Until We Meet Again” in memory of Corey Comperatore, will wrap up the day.
Festivities are expected to conclude by 10 p.m.
