Comperatore, a devout Christian who adored his family and two Dobermans, died while shielding his wife and daughters from bullets fired by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who had been perched atop the rooftop of a building adjacent to the rally stage last July 13.

More than 100 people gathered for a private celebration of life ceremony to honor Corey Comperatore Sunday, July 13, at the Butler Farm Show grounds. At the event, the community heard stories about

Roughly 1,000 people participated in "Corey's Cruise," a 49-mile-long motorcycle ride, while a parade was held in Saxonberg in Corey's honor.