One of the surviving victims of the Pennsylvania campaign rally who is still recovering in the hospital released a statement about the life-changing day.
James Copenhaver and David Dutch were shot during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at the rally last weekend. Corey Comperatore, a retired firefighter who shielded his family from bullets at the event, was laid to rest this week having not survived the injuries.
“First and foremost, me and my family continue to extend the most heartfelt condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore,” Copenhaver said in a statement shared by Fox News anchor Shannon Bream.
Statement from one of the surviving shooting victims from the Trump rally, who will celebrate his 51st wedding anniversary this weekend – which he’d rather not do in a hospital. “No offense to the hospital.”
From James Copenhaver:
“First and…
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) July 18, 2024
He paid his respects to the firefighter and offered “thoughts and prayers for the full and speedy recovery of Mr. David Dutch and for the full recovery of President Donald Trump.”
“I am thankful for all of my amazing caregivers who have done a wonderful job saving my life and helping me on my road to recovery. Recovery will be slow, but steady,” he continued.
“I hope to get back onto my Harley Davidson someday and go for a ride with my best friend Randy, who attended the rally with me that day and was the first person to care for me after being shot,” Copenhaver said. “I cannot express enough gratitude and love for my wife, who has been by my side for not only the past few days but also for over half a century. I look forward to spending our 51st wedding anniversary together this Sunday, even though I wish we didn’t have to spend it in the hospital. No offense to the hospital.”
Trump rally sho*ting victims Jim Copenhaver and David Dutch have been upgraded from critical to serious condition
Keep praying for these heroes pic.twitter.com/PLszEl3m2X
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) July 18, 2024
“The events that transpired on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the rally were tragic and completely unnecessary. No person should be fearful to express their support for a candidate or attend an event,” he said before expressing hs support for Trump.
“My unwavering support for President Trump will continue and I am happy and unafraid to support him on his way to becoming the 47th President of the United States of America,” Copenhaver said. ” I will close by saying thank you again for the outpouring of support from so many people across the country. The thoughts and prayers have made each day a little easier. My hope is that despite the differences we may have politically, we will always remain UNITED as Americans.”
Social media users expressed their encouragement and praise of Copenhaver on X.
What a beautiful statement!
Continued prayers to all the innocents who are recovering from this evil!
— josephine (@josephine_now) July 18, 2024
Sending positive energy and prayers for a speedy and full recovery to ALL.
— Kyle Mussman (@kyle_mussman) July 18, 2024
James wrote a touching and sincere testimonial. I wish him a speedy recovery and that sooner than he thinks he will have that Harley ride with Randy. All the best from California.
— Sherry Kerdman (@sherry_kerdman) July 19, 2024
Prayers for a speedy recovery. Thank you for the update!
— Corgi Mom (@JuneCorgimom) July 19, 2024
Praying for quick healing physically and mentally. Happy 51st Anniversary too!!
— Ultra M Tracy (@magagrandmom) July 19, 2024
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