BUTLER, Penn. – Scammers on social media are trying to impersonate the grieving family of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter tragically killed during a rally for former President Trump in Pennsylvania.
A spokesperson for the Comperatore family expressed their devastation upon discovering that someone was faking their identity and soliciting donations.
“The news of a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating Corey Comperatore’s family and asking for funds is both shameful and detestable,” remarked the family representative.
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Corey Comperatore, former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, with his daughters in an undated family photo. Authorities report that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, on July 13, struck and killed Comperatore. (Helen Comperatore/Facebook)
Helen Comperatore and their two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee, are now grappling with the aftermath of Corey’s death while he was protecting them at the rally on July 13.
“Helen and the girls are finding solace and strength in the heartfelt support they receive from people worldwide,” the family representative stated. “They are thankful for the countless prayers and wish to express their sincere gratitude for all the kindness shown to them.”
“It’s a tragic reality that the Comperatore family must contend with online fraudsters who seek to exploit their grief,” the representative lamented. “Healing should be the priority for all Americans. Be a supportive neighbor. Engage with your community. This is how the family intends to navigate their new reality.”
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“All they request is your continuing prayers and respect for their privacy,” the representative concluded.
A memorial for Fire Chief Corey Comperatore, adorned with flowers and flags, outside the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company in Sarver, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
A family representative mentioned that it is “only by the grace of God” that they can heal from the loss of their husband and father.
“Helen and the girls’ healing will be possible only through the strength of God,” they stated.
Undated images of Corey Comperatore. (Facebook)
Corey Comperatore, aged 50, was fatally shot during an assassination attempt directed at the former president.
“Corey was above all a devoted family man and a loving father,” his obituary remarks. “His affection for his wife, Helen Comperatore, exemplified the strength of partnership and devotion. Together, they nurtured two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee Comperatore, who will continue his legacy of compassion.”
During the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee, former President Trump kisses the helmet of Corey Comperatore. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Trump honored the fallen firefighter at the RNC in Milwaukee, displaying Comperatore’s firefighter jacket and helmet on stage.
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“He sacrificed his life to protect others from gunfire… what a remarkable man he was,” Trump stated in his RNC address on Thursday. “There is no greater love than to lay down your life for others.”
“This is the spirit that built America in her most challenging times and it is this love that will restore America to the pinnacle of human achievement and greatness.”
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