Billy Ray Cyrus attended a memorial for the firefighter who died during the assassination attempt on President Trump on Friday, Fox News reported.
The country singer joined hundreds of people in rural Pennsylvania to pay tribute to local hero Corey Comperatore, who lost his life protecting his family during an assassination attempt on former President Trump. according to Comperatore, a former Buffalo Fire Chief who served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years, was remembered for his bravery and dedication to his community, he told Fox News.
Billy Ray Cyrus performed special music at Friday's funeral for former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore, who died while attending a Trump rally last weekend.
https://t.co/C624tuy3qM— Butler Eagle (@ButlerEagle) July 19, 2024
The ceremony was well-received by police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, military personnel and local residents. Cyrus, who is known for her support of the military and emergency personnel, performed “Amazing Grace” and her 1992 song “Some Gove All,” the media reported. (Related article: Secret Service gives conflicting explanations for security lapses ahead of assassination attempt on Trump)
“He stayed through the entire ceremony and left after the 21-gun salute,” said Roger Kennedy, a longtime Cabot Church member. Butler Eagle“Nobody announced him or made a big fuss about him.”
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 12: Billy Ray Cyrus performs during day four of CMA Fest 2022 at Nissan Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
It was previously reported that the former volunteer fire chief was killed while attending a Trump rally on Saturday. Comperatore was shot and killed by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks during the rally in Pennsylvania when he jumped to protect his two daughters from gunfire. Tributes to Comperatore, a former volunteer fire chief in Buffalo Township, were shared by his sister, wife and daughters. Social media.
