A GoFundMe initiative has raised over $1 million for the family of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who died shielding his family from bullets meant for former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
Jason Bubb, who owns the Three Fit Six gym in Cabot, organized the fundraiser for Comperatore’s daughter Allyson, who frequents the establishment.
“She’s an awesome client of mine,” Bubb told WTAE.Â
HERO TRUMP RALLY VICTIM COREY COMPERATORE DIED SHIELDING FAMILY AND ‘WOULD’VE DONE IT AGAIN,’ FRIEND SAYS
Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore pictured with his daughters in an undated family photo. Authorities say Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President Trump, struck and killed Comperatore. (Helen Comperatore/Facebook)
“Saturday night, our friend and family, Allyson, lost her father due to a senseless, tragic act at the Trump rally in Butler,” Bubb wrote for the fundraiser. “Allyson has been an athlete with us since the beginning. She’s a huge part of our community… if you’re able to support her and her family during this time, we will have a spot for donations at the gym. Additionally, please take the time to sign the cards at the desk.”
The slain firefighter’s sister, Dawn Comperatore Schafer, wrote in a Facebook post that Comperatore “was a hero that shielded his daughters.”
Volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore, center, an attendee killed during gunfire at a campaign rally Saturday, in an undated Buffalo Township Fire Company 27 photo. (Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Dept/Handout via Reuters)
On Facebook, Allyson…