In Facebook statements, Corey Comperatore’s wife and her daughter described a chaotic situation during the shooting.

Corey Comperatore did what a father of two daughters would do in his final moments:

With his own life, he protected his family. He protected his family with his life.

In a post on social media, Allyson Comeratore wrote, “He shielded me from the bullets that were coming at us.” “He loved his Family. He loved us so much that he was willing to die for us.

Mr. Comperatore, a former president of the United States, was killed by a gunshot Saturday during a rally in support of him. David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington and James Copenhaver 74 of Moon were also injured. Police said that they were in a stable condition at Allegheny General Hospital, located on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

His daughter added that Mr. Comperatore is a “real life superhero.”

Governor Comperatore has ordered that flags in all of the state be lowered to half-staff. Josh Shapiro said Sunday.

“Corey was a boy-dad. Corey was a volunteer firefighter. “Corey was a firefighter. He went to church on Sundays,” said the governor at a Butler press conference. “He was so thrilled to be with [Trump] last night and the community.”

He said that he had spoken to the wife of Mr. Comperatore and that she was keen for people to be aware that her husband died bravely.

Shapiro stated that “Corey didve on his family in order to protect them.”

Mr. Comperatore is a former fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. On Facebook, a spokesperson for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company wrote that Mr. Comperatore died in “a senseless act of violent.”

“Corey was a volunteer firefighter for our company, and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Rest easy, brother. We will handle the rest.

Buffalo Township Supervisor Michael Oehling wrote in an email sent to the Post-Gazette, that Mr. Comperatore is “an amazing person.”

The family of Mr. Comperatore has mourned the death of their loved one in separate posts on social media.

He died the hero that he was always, according to his wife.

“Yesterday’s exciting day, for my husband in particular, became a nightmare for us,” said Ms. Comperatore on Sunday. “What my precious daughters had to witness was unforgivable.” “What I saw was also unforgivable.”

Trump was about ten minutes into his Butler Farm Show speech about 6:15 pm when gunfire broke out and he had to be rushed from the stage. Former president Trump, who was bleeding from the face, said later in online statements that a bullet penetrated his right ear but that he is “fine.”

The candidate had been awaited by thousands of supporters in Milwaukee, ahead of the Republican National Convention this week.

Dawn Comperatore said on Facebook, “The hatred of one man has taken the life of one man that we loved most.”

She wrote, “His wife’s and his daughters just went through the unimaginable.” “My baby brother turned 50 this year and still had a lot of life to live.

“Hatred knows no boundaries and love knows no bounds.” Please pray for my sister-in law, nieces, mother, sister, myself and his nieces. This feels like a nightmare, but it’s our painful reality.

During his press conference Mr. Shapiro asked for prayers on behalf of the Comperatore’s family as well as the other two injured spectators.

Steven Warheit posted on Facebook that he was “without words.” The two had skipped school together when they were children to go hunting and fishing. He described their memories as “endless.”

He wrote: “Corey Comperatore loved his family and God with a fierce passion.” “A heart of pure gold.”

Other people also used social media Sunday to honor Mr. Comperatore.

“He was an firefighter.” Why am I surprised that his instinct was put himself in danger? wrote Bob Bellafiore a political communication strategist on the social media site X.

After the name of Mr. Comperatore was revealed, dozens first responder agencies, fire departments, and other organizations from all over the country expressed their support on social media. Many of them pledged to attend the funeral of the fallen firefighter.

Inver Grove Height Fire’s spokesperson posted: “Many prayers for your brothers and sisters in Inver Heights, MN on the tragic loss of Chief Comperatore.”

“The Brothers of Jacksonville FL wish you Peace and prayers during this time. “We’re getting a bunch of people together to pay our respects,” wrote firefighter Jason Kerr.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Mr. Comperatore worked as an engineer at JSP International Butler.

Kevin Rojek, FBI Pittsburgh’s Special Agent in Charge, offered his “sincere condolences” to the families of Comperatore and the other victims. Comperatore was a witness who was killed on the scene.

As of Sunday night, a GoFundMe set up to help the Comperatore Family had raised approximately $670,000. This was far beyond the $7000 goal.