At Corey’s Cruise, Comperatore family touts community support over past year
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Allyson Comperatore thanks a crowd for coming to the remembrance concert during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaylee Comperatore thanks a crowd for coming to the remembrance concert during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaylee Comperatore and Gary Burk II announce the country music award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaylee Comperatore and Gary Burk II announce the country music award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaylee Comperatore congratulates Gary Burk III on his award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore congratulates Gary Burk III on his award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Navy Duffy and her dad Jeremy clap to the music during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore enjoys music performed by Gary Burk III during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III children dance during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gary Burk III children dance during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore receives an honorary ax during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Tracey Baker, left, and Wanda Milito hold hands as they groove to the music during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Attendees dance and enjoy themselves during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Tim Crytzer waves a flag during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Attendees dance and enjoy themselves during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A specialized casing for Corey Comperatore’s uniform is unveiled during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore becomes emotional after a specialized casing for Corey Comperatore’s uniform is unveiled during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Attendees pump their fists in the air to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood as a large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Attendees pump their fists in the air to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood as a large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chris Shaginaw, middle, helps to hold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Chris Shaginaw, middle, helps to hold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with concert goers during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Hazelynn Burk puts ticket in for a prize during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore receives an honorary ax during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Tim Krytzer helps fold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Tim Krytzer helps fold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Allyson Comperatore thanks a crowd for coming to the remembrance concert during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaylee Comperatore thanks a crowd for coming to the remembrance concert during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaylee Comperatore and Gary Burk II announce the country music award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaylee Comperatore and Gary Burk II announce the country music award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaylee Comperatore congratulates Gary Burk III on his award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore congratulates Gary Burk III on his award nomination during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Navy Duffy and her dad Jeremy clap to the music during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore enjoys music performed by Gary Burk III during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III performs in a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III children dance during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gary Burk III children dance during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore receives an honorary ax during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Tracey Baker, left, and Wanda Milito hold hands as they groove to the music during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Attendees dance and enjoy themselves during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Tim Crytzer waves a flag during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Attendees dance and enjoy themselves during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A specialized casing for Corey Comperatore’s uniform is unveiled during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore becomes emotional after a specialized casing for Corey Comperatore’s uniform is unveiled during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Attendees pump their fists in the air to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood as a large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Attendees pump their fists in the air to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood as a large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Chris Shaginaw, middle, helps to hold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Chris Shaginaw, middle, helps to hold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with concert goers during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Hazelynn Burk puts ticket in for a prize during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore receives an honorary ax during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Tim Krytzer helps fold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Tim Krytzer helps fold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Helen Comperatore talks with attendees during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
RUSSELTON -- When Helen Comperatore spoke Saturday night about the 12 months since her husband, Corey Comperatore, was killed, she made clear that recovering takes a village.
Helen Comperatore enjoys music performed by Gary Burk III during a concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Helen Comperatore becomes emotional after a specialized casing for Corey Comperatore’s uniform is unveiled during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Attendees pump their fists in the air to the song “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood as a large 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Tim Krytzer helps fold a large 28’ by 60’ American flag unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag” as it was being folded during a Gary Burk III concert to honor Corey Comperatore at No Offsesaon Sports complex in Russellton on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
It helps too, she said, that he is smiling from heaven, looking at the community come together.
Helen Comperatore and her daughters, Kaylee and Allyson, spoke toward the end of the Corey’s Cruise event held in Russelton Saturday, July 12, about how the community has stood by their side in the aftermath of the July 13, 2024 rally shooting that took Corey’s life.
“If you look at this, look at all of this, this is amazing,” she said. “People have cared all along, not just today, all year long. I have been so well taken care of this past year.”
During her speech, Comperatore specifically thanked people like Scott Docherty and Corey’s half-brother Steve Warheit, two of the event organizers. In the weeks and months following Corey’s death, she said they were always there to help the family, and were two of the main people that came up with the idea of Corey’s Cruise.
Comperatore also thanked Megan Warheit, the foundation’s secretary; Kip Johnson, the foundation’s vice president and coworker of Corey, for doing all the “field work” to help organize the event; and Karin Lund, one of the other organizers; and countless others.
She said she “wouldn’t know what to do without these people,” and they’ve been able to cry together, sit in silence together and get through the trauma of the rally shooting together while putting together this event.
The afternoon and evening celebration followed the Corey’s Cruise bike ride this morning that saw roughly 1,500 motorcyclists take the roads of Butler and Allegheny counties, inspired out of Corey’s love for motorcycles.
The afternoon and evening included a list of singers and speakers who paid homage to Corey Comperatore in various ways. One of the speakers, John Knox, presented to the famly an wooden axe meant to represent the brotherhood of those in the fire service.
Rob Demlow, a firefighter from Indiana who runs a non-profit called Brotherhood Designs Coorporation, presented a custom gear case to the family and the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company -- a gesture that moved Comperatore and her daughters to tears.
At the event, musicians played a mix of country and rock n’ roll songs, with consistent themes of patriotism and honoring local firefighters throughout the show.
At one point, a 28’ by 60’ American flag was unveiled by an organization called “The Patriot Flag.” The group had previously provided the flag to be flown by the Emlenton Fire Department during Corey Comperatore’s funeral.
Comperatore’s daughter’s spoke on Corey’s selflessness, and how important the cause of honoring Corey’s legacy is to them. Kaylee Comperatore said she was previously doing a TV interview, and was asked what her dad would think of “all of this.” She said the answer is right there in front of her.
“I knew that if my dad was here, he’d say he would never, ever deserve any of this. He would say what he did that day was what any man should do for his wife and his kids,” Kaylee Comperatore said.
Helen said the event will be held again next year.
“About 10 months ago, when the idea of a motorcycle run came about, we did think it was a little crazy,” Allyson Comperatore said. “We didn’t really know how look forward to something after what we witnessed. And we thought about it, and we knew we needed something to get us out of bed. We knew we needed a purpose. What started as a motorcycle memorial run turned into such a big event, with all of these people.”
