Bronze statue of Corey Comperatore unveiled Sunday at Butler Farm Show grounds
Helen Comperatore unveils the statue of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
CONNOQUENESSING TWP -- The life-size bronze statue of Corey Comperatore unveiled at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, shows the former Buffalo Township firefighter and father of two wearing his “normal dad clothes.”
His widow, Helen Comperatore, said she chose for the statue to depict Corey Comperatore in a fishing shirt, his “famous boots” and nothing political.
Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Kelly Meeder and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
“He never took his boots off,” Helen Comperatore said in an interview leading up to Sunday’s celebration of life for her late husband, where the statue was unveiled.
The red-brown, steel-toed boots were “almost dressy,” she explained. He’d often pair them with jeans and a dress shirt while working at JSP International, but he’d wear them everywhere else as well.
He had more than a dozen pairs of the same shoes in his closet when he died. He used his employer’s allowance for boots annually to purchase the same style shoe but could never part with the previous pair.
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Corey Comperatore was shot and killed on July 13, 2024, while attending a campaign rally for then candidate President Donald Trump. He died shielding his wife and their two adult daughters from the gunfire.
Two other men were critically injured in the assassination attempt, and Trump’s ear was grazed.
“I felt Corey deserved a place there. So many people have come all year around, from all over the world to be there,” Helen Comperatore said about the venue. “I wanted a place for them — and a place for my children.”
The daughters, Allyson and Kaylee Comperatore, pulled back the curtain covering the statue on Sunday evening after Helen Comperatore and the statue’s creator, Alan Cottrill, of Zanesville, Ohio, addressed the crowd.
Helen and others from Corey Comperatore’s immediate family then joined her daughters at the base of the statue. They collectively paused to look at the depiction of Corey Comperatore, talking and crying together, before resuming the ceremony.
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
For the statue, Helen Comperatore said she intentionally chose Cottrill, who spoke at the celebration of life on Sunday about his process behind making the statue.
“You’ll see here momentarily, I tried to capture the essence of Corey,” Cottrill said at the unveiling. “His face has just a hint of a smile. I didn’t want to get an open-mouth smile. I wanted something a little more serious, so just a hint of the smile.”
The statue features Comperatore with his Bible in one hand and has elements to represent Helen and his daughters.
“He’s wearing his wedding band, that’s me,” Helen Comperatore said in an interview before the event. “And he has two bracelets in his hand.”
One reads “Allyson,” and the other says “Kaylee,” recognizing both his daughters.
At the celebration, Cottrill explained his process behind recreating some of Corey Comperatore’s personal items for the statue.
“I said (to Helen Comperatore) ‘I would like to 3D scan his actual boots. I’d like to 3D scan his actual Bible with the tabs in the last pages he put markers in, and I’d also like to 3D scan his wedding band so we can have an exact replica of those elements,’” Cottrill said.
A plaque in memory of Corey Comperatore stands beside a statue of him that was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A plaque to be placed with the statue reads, “Faithful, Christian, honorable, and devoted husband to Helen. Loving, proud father to Allyson and Kaylee. Son to Karen, and brother to Kelly and Dawn.
“United States Army Veteran, firefighter for Buffalo Twp VFD for 34 years, avid fisherman, and loved by our many family dogs.
“Corey’s life was taken tragically while protecting his wife and daughters. Forever loved, forever missed, your courage, your legacy, will live on in us forever until we meet again.”
Helen Comperatore said she intentionally chose Cottrill to create the statue after admiring a life-size statue of Trump punching his fist in the air as he was hurried off stage on July 13, 2024.
While the statue of Corey will be located at the farm show grounds — right beside the Butler Farm Show office — the statue of Trump is yet to find its permanent home.
Wherever it winds up, Helen Comperatore said she appreciates that Cottrill was a force behind creating both bronze statues.
The statue of Corey Comperatore will later be positioned behind a locked gate outside of regular farm show grounds’ office hours.
“It’s there for everyone,” Helen Comperatore said of the statue. “I want people to go up and see it. He’s our county’s hero.”
Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Kelly Meeder and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, hugs Helen Comperatore after his speech during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests hug Kaylee Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kaylee Comperatore speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kip Johnston with the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Co. speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, left, Kelly Meeder, Helen Comperatore, and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Kelly Meeder and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, left, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder take the stage to speak about Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore, left, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Rep. Mike Kelly reads a letter from President Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, the sister of Corey Comperatore, reacts to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore unveils the statue of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brotherhood Designs unveils an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A plaque in memory of Corey Comperatore stands beside a statue of him that was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dennis McKenna speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Allyson Comperatore listens to her mother, Helen, speak during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Allyson Comperatore listens to her sister, Kaylee, speak during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, react to the unveiling of a statue of Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, react to the unveiling of a statue of Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests sing the National Anthem during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dennis McKenna speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, raises his glass to Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Allyson Comperatore bows her head in prayer during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore hugs guests during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests sing the National Anthem during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Karen Bird, the mother of Corey Comperatore, touches the statue of her son after its unveiling as Allyson Comperatore watches during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore shares memories of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Pastor Johnathan Fehl officiates a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore and Dennis McKenna take the stage together during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brotherhood Designs present Helen Comperatore with a plaque after unveiling an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Brotherhood Designs unveiled an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
George Scott, Corey Comperatore's brother in law, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Corey Comperatore's work outfit and dog tags were displayed near the stage during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kelly Meeder, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Programs are placed at tables ahead of a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Artist Scott LoBaido speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Dawn Schafer, the sister of Corey Comperatore, reacts to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alan Cottrill speaks before unveiling the statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore unveils the statue of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Kelly Meeder, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Rep. Mike Kelly reads a letter from President Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The stage was decorated with artwork of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore shares memories of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore bows her head in prayer during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Kelly Meeder and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, hugs Helen Comperatore after his speech during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests hug Kaylee Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Kaylee Comperatore speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Kip Johnston with the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Co. speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, left, Kelly Meeder, Helen Comperatore, and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Kelly Meeder and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, left, Helen Comperatore, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, left, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder take the stage to speak about Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore, left, Karen Bird and Kelly Meeder react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Rep. Mike Kelly reads a letter from President Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, the sister of Corey Comperatore, reacts to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore unveils the statue of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Brotherhood Designs unveils an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A plaque in memory of Corey Comperatore stands beside a statue of him that was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dennis McKenna speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Allyson Comperatore listens to her mother, Helen, speak during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Allyson Comperatore listens to her sister, Kaylee, speak during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, react to the unveiling of a statue of Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird, Corey Comperatore's mother, react to the unveiling of a statue of Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests sing the National Anthem during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dennis McKenna speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore reacts to memories of her husband shared by guest speakers during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, raises his glass to Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Allyson Comperatore bows her head in prayer during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore hugs guests during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests sing the National Anthem during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Chris Hollihan, a co-worker of Corey Comperatore's at JSP, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Karen Bird, the mother of Corey Comperatore, touches the statue of her son after its unveiling as Allyson Comperatore watches during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore shares memories of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Pastor Johnathan Fehl officiates a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore and Dennis McKenna take the stage together during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Brotherhood Designs present Helen Comperatore with a plaque after unveiling an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Brotherhood Designs unveiled an American Flag with Corey Comperatore's emblem on it during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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George Scott, Corey Comperatore's brother in law, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Corey Comperatore's work outfit and dog tags were displayed near the stage during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Guests react to a video of Corey Comperatore and his family played during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Kelly Meeder, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Programs are placed at tables ahead of a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Artist Scott LoBaido speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Dawn Schafer, the sister of Corey Comperatore, reacts to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore, left, and Karen Bird react to the unveiling of a statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Alan Cottrill speaks before unveiling the statue of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore unveils the statue of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Kelly Meeder, Corey Comperatore's sister, speaks during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Rep. Mike Kelly reads a letter from President Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A statue of Corey Comperatore was unveiled during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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The stage was decorated with artwork of Corey Comperatore during a Celebration of LIfe event for Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore shares memories of her husband during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore bows her head in prayer during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt of Donald Trump last year, at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
