July 16th 2024.
In a recent turn of events, the governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, has made the decision to lower the state's flags to half-staff on Tuesday. This gesture is in honor of the late Corey Comperatore, who tragically lost his life while protecting his family during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Corey, a 50-year-old former fire chief, displayed immense bravery and selflessness by diving in front of his loved ones when gunfire erupted at the rally in Butler. Sadly, he did not survive the attack, while Trump was shot in the ear and two others were critically injured before the gunman was taken down by the Secret Service.
The incident has sparked intense scrutiny and condemnation, with Denver lawmakers apologizing for a previous social media post referring to Trump as a "devil." Meanwhile, the US Secret Service is under fire for their handling of the situation. Trump himself is reportedly doing well and is expected to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention. The two injured individuals are said to be in stable condition as of Sunday.
In light of this tragedy, Gov. Polis released a statement on Monday expressing his condolences and honoring Corey as a hero. He also urged the community to come together and support the family and friends of the fallen firefighter.
"There are no words that can ease the pain in this moment, but together we can honor Corey's life and the incredible man that he was," Polis stated. "The events of the past few days have been traumatic for all Americans, and we stand united in mourning the loss of Corey Comperatore."
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