After the tragic incident at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign rally, which left two people injured and another dead, Kid Rock stepped in to support the victims and their families with a generous donation.
In response to the tragedy, two GoFundMe fundraisers were established. One fundraiser was dedicated to the family of the deceased man, while the other was organized by the Trump campaign to aid all those affected by the violence.
According to various reports, including The Tennessean, the fundraiser for the deceased’s family raised $140,000, while the Trump campaign’s fundraiser garnered over $1.2 million.
Among the numerous supporters, Kid Rock’s $50,000 contribution was notably significant.
On social media, the daughter of the volunteer firefighter who died, Allyson Comperatore, shared her harrowing experience, revealing her father’s final heroic act. Corey Comperatore, 50, lost his life protecting his family.
“The media will not tell you that he died a real-life superhero,” Allyson began in her statement. She continued: “They are not going to tell you how quickly he threw my mom and me to the ground. They are not going to tell you that he shielded my body from the bullet that came at us.”
Members of the community and other family members also expressed their grief and admiration for Corey. According to an NPR report, Corey’s sister, Dawn, posted a heartfelt message on Facebook, which has since been deleted.
“The hatred for one man took the life of the one man we loved the most. He was a hero that shielded his daughters. His wife and girls just lived through the unthinkable and unimaginable,” she wrote.
Rich Hill, the township manager of Sarver, Pennsylvania, where the Comperatore family resides, paid tribute to Corey in an email to NPR. “Corey was a dedicated husband, father, friend, and volunteer to the community, and will be sorely missed. Political violence is always unacceptable and should be condemned.”
The incident at the rally underscores the pervasive issue of political violence in the United States, and the outpouring of support highlights the community’s resilience and compassion. Kid Rock’s donation, along with the contributions of many others, serves as a testament to the collective effort to aid those affected by such senseless violence.