Several people from our region were special guests at President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. Marc Fogel (pictured) and Corey Comperatore’s family were among a group of “everyday Americans” first lady Melania Trump invited to the U.S. Capitol. Fogel, a Butler County native who was imprisoned in Russia for more than three years, was released in February as part of a prisoner swap negotiated by the Trump administration. He and his mother, Malphine, will attend. In a statement, Fogel said the privilege of sitting before a joint session of Congress as Trump speaks is not lost on him. Corey Comperatore was shot and killed while shielding his family from the gunman who made an attempt on Trump’s life during a rally in Butler last July. The former fire chief’s widow, Helen, and their two daughters were also in attendance. Trump recognized Fogel and Comperatore during his speech.