Family, friends of Corey Comperatore gather to celebrate his life
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. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
CONNOQUENESSING TWP — More than 100 people gathered into a shelter on the Butler Farm Show grounds to celebrate the life of Corey Comperatore, a Buffalo Township firefighter who lost his life there one year ago.
The Comperatore family hosted a private ceremony Sunday, July 13, for friends and family to share stories about Corey Comperatore.
To start off the event, Pastor Jonathan Fehl from Cabot Church delivered an invocation and spoke about Corey Comperatore’s ability to walk through life gracefully.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 shares memories of her husband and the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt of Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt 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
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
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
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, 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 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 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
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
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
Kaylee 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Allyson Comperatore, left, Kaylee Comperatore, Dawn Schafer and Helen Comperatore 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Guests attend 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 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
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 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
A plaque unveiled alongside a statue in honor of Corey Comperatore Sunday, June13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The boots on the statue in honor of Corey Comperatore unveiled Sunday, June 13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Prior to the unveiling, his widow, Helen Comperatore, noted the significance of his boots, noting,“He never took his boots off." Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
A statue in honor of Corey Comperatore unveiled Sunday, June 13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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, 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, 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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 shares memories of her husband and the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt of Donald Trump during a Celebration of LIfe event for Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt 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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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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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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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, 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 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 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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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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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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Kaylee 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Allyson Comperatore, left, Kaylee Comperatore, Dawn Schafer and Helen Comperatore 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guests attend 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 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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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 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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A plaque unveiled alongside a statue in honor of Corey Comperatore Sunday, June13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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The boots on the statue in honor of Corey Comperatore unveiled Sunday, June 13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Prior to the unveiling, his widow, Helen Comperatore, noted the significance of his boots, noting,“He never took his boots off." Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
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A statue in honor of Corey Comperatore unveiled Sunday, June 13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
“He was given the grace to carry on with his home life, his work responsibilities and to continue serving the community, to the fire department and serving in the Army Reserve, and of course, the grace to play with dolls,” Fehl said, referencing Corey Comperatore’s daughters, Allyson Comperatore and Kaylee Comperatore
After Fehl spoke, Helen Comperatore took to the stage to recount her experience of the rally and first steps in her healing process. She also took the time to explain why she decided to host a celebration of life on the one year anniversary.
“(At the time) I was expected to write something, to say goodbye to the man I was just with for 34 years,” Helen Comperatore said shakily. “I couldn’t come up with anything because I could barely speak. I could barely say a word. It was not what that man deserved. He deserved so much more.”
Alan Cottrill, the man who created a bronze statue of Corey Comperatore that was later unveiled at the event, then gave a short explanation behind its creation. He explained how he used technology to replicate details like Corey Comperatore’s boots.
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
After the statue was revealed and the family gathered to admire the work, Corey Comperatore’s mother, Karen Bird, alongside Kelly Meeder and Dawn Schafer, Corey Comperatore’s sisters, took to the stage.
“(The Butler Farm Show grounds) is not just a place where my brother was murdered,” Meeder said. “It’s a hallowed place. It’s a place where evil took my brother, and it’s also a place where Jesus Christ... took my brother home. That’s what this place is, and I’m honored to have his memory here.”
Comperatore’s daughters each then took a turn sharing memories of their father.
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
“He was my first phone call when I was in my first car accident and a pretty serious one at that,” Allyson Comperatore, the elder of the two, said. “A police officer came up and asked if I was okay, and my first words were, ‘Yeah, I’m okay, but I can’t find my phone and need to call my dad.’”
Kaylee Comperatore talked about his demeanor.
“He would tell you that he isn’t a hero; he was just a husband and a father who did what he was supposed to do,” she said. “But I know if he could talk to us, he would never stop bragging about his face being plastered all over the country.”
Other speakers at the event included Dennis McKenna, a man who handed down a Bible to Helen Comperatore; George Scott, Corey Comperatore’s brother-in-law; Scott LoBaido, an artist who painted Corey Comperatore; Kip Johnston of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company; and Chris Hollihan, Corey Comperatore’s coworker.
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, also took to the stage to read a prepared statement from President Donald Trump.
At the end of the speeches, Helen Comperatore said the day had lived up to her hopes for a proper sendoff for her husband.
“This is what I wanted,” Helen Comperatore said. “I feel so much better giving him this goodbye.”
