Trump Kisses Helmet Of Slain Firefighter, Calls For Moment Of Silence In His Honor

 Former President Donald Trump took some time out of his scheduled speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) to pay his respects to those who were injured or killed when a would-be assassin opened fire on his Pennsylvania rally last Saturday.

Trump mentioned the fact that he had spoken with the two men who had been wounded in the shooting, noting that although their injuries had been serious, they were on the mend and doing well. He also spoke briefly about Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was hailed as a hero for shielding his family with his own body before he was struck and killed.

Referencing the Go-fund-me page that was set up to provide resources to the families of the other shooting victims, Trump announced that over $6 million had been raised in the past five days.

Comperatore’s firefighter uniform was then placed onstage, and Trump walked away from the lectern, hugging the uniform and kissing the helmet. “What a fine man he was,” he said.

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The former president then paused his remarks entirely, calling on the audience to join him in a moment of silence to honor the fallen hero. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others,” he recited.

 

Trump’s overall message on Thursday evening, when he officially accepted the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination, was one focused on unity and healing a divided nation.