Singer Billy Ray Cyrus appeared at the funeral for Corey Comepratore, a volunteer firefighter, husband and father who was killed during last weekend’s Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
“Corey Comperatore is a[n] Army reservist veteran and former firefighter chief. Billy Ray Cyrus has always been passionate about honoring troops and first responders. Today he was honored to join the family and perform during the service,” a source told Fox News Digital.
Comperatore’s funeral drew hundreds of family members, friends and local law enforcement officials, as well as thousands of Butler County residents who lined the rural roads surrounding the church.
Trump honored the firefighter during his RNC speech this week, saying what a “fine” man he was.
“He lost his life selflessly acting as a human shield to protect them from flying bullets… what a fine man he was,” Trump said. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others.”
“This is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours, and this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness.”
Comperatore served for 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, and as chief of the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department in the early 2000s.
