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Butler County first responders will participate in President-elect Trump’s inaugural parade

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Butler County first responders will participate in President-elect Trump’s inaugural parade BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Campaign signs and empty water bottles are seen on the ground of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON — Butler County first responders will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade.

The parade will be held on Monday after Trump and Senator J.D. Vance are sworn into office.

The Butler County participants will join 7,500 other people from 23 different states.

“The committee is grateful and overwhelmed by the outpouring of interest from Americans across the country seeking to participate in one of our nation’s most important and longstanding traditions. With upwards of 7,500 participants joining in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, we are thrilled to honor our country and begin America’s new Golden Era,” said co-chairs Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler, Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc.

Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots at Trump in an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler County in July.

Corey Comperatore, a Buffalo Township volunteer firefighter was killed during that assassination attempt.

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Organizers hope people will think of Comperatore during the parade.

“We are deeply honored to be chosen to participate in this national event,” said Jesse Grapes, president of parade newcomers the Benedictine Schools of Richmond. “This opportunity reflects the discipline, commitment and character of our Cadets and underscores the core values of leadership and service that define our school, and larger school community.”

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Each United States Armed Forces branch will be represented in the parade.

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