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Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore

Government and Politics

July 15, 2024

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis

Comperatore lost his life protecting his family at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania at which a failed assassination attempt occurred against the former President. In accordance with the authority vested in Governor Polis, flags will be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, July 16, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in memory of the tragic death of Corey Comperatore. 

“My thoughts are with hero Corey Comperatore’s family and friends during this terrible time. There are no words that can take away the pain of this moment, but together we can help honor his life and the man that he was. That’s why I’m directing that flags be lowered in Colorado,” said Governor Jared Polis. “The last few days have been traumatic for all Americans, and we unite to mourn the tragic loss of Corey Comperatore.”