He served four tours in the iraq war and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. Ap jeff kyle, the brother of former navy seal sniper chris kyle, issued a statement monday regarding kyles recent shooting death on behalf of the kyle and littlefield families. A brutal warrior but a gentle father and husband, chris kyle led the life of an american hero. A 25yearold man was charged with murder in the deaths of former navy seal and american sniper author chris kyle and another man at a. Chris kyle served as a sniper in the us navy seals and is best known to the american public from writing his memoir, american sniper. Navy seal chris kyle killed at gun range the most lethal sniper in u. Former so1 seal kevin lacz, left, and former soc seal chris kyle, right. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u.
Memorial page dedicated to navy seal chris kyle, the most famous american sniper rip 197420 rip chad littlefield, loyal friend to chris kyle. Chris kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal and the most lethal. Exnavy seal fatally shot on texas gun range officials said kyle, 38, author of the bestselling book american sniper, and his friend chad littlefield were shot and killed by former. Carlos hathcock, the famed marine sniper who was the subject of the book one shot, one kill, killed 93 people as a longrange sniper in vietnam. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with. Remembering chris kyle, a deadly american sniper suspect in texas veterans killing was hospitalized. A glance at the life of chris kyle, exnavy seal twin cities. Watch my oneonone interview the american sniper chief chris kyle, navy seal and new york times best selling author. According to his book american sniper, he had 160 confirmed kills which was from 255 claimed kills. Marcus luttrell, navy seal friend of chris kyle, warns.
The murder of former navy seal chris kyle has raised a lot of questions. The life experiences and achievements of chris have been summarized and reflected on from the book. Among the seals main functions are conducting smallunit special operation missions in maritime, jungle, urban, arctic, mountainous, and desert environments. Chris kyle is a former united states navy seal, who with 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, is the deadliest marksman in united states military history. Former navy seal chris kyle killed kyle, a highly decorated seal sniper also held the distinction of having the most confirmed kills 255 in united states history. Navy seal birth date april 8, 1974 death date february 2, 20 did you know. It was kyles father who first opened the door to a love of rifles, buying kyle his first gun, a rifle chambered in. Former seal recalls friend, american sniper chris kyle. Chris kyle is pictured on a training course for craft international, the company he started after leaving the navy. The navy seal killed in somalia during an operation against terrorist group alshabab was identified saturday as a decorated 15year veteran. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded two silver stars, five bronze stars with valor, two navy and marine corp achievement medals, and one navy and marine corps commendation. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. In 20, 18 months after retiring from active service, i came out publicly a transgender woman.
Chris kyle, born on the 8th of april 1974 in odessa texas. American sniper chris kyle medal count new details. When jesse ventura announced that he was going to file a lawsuit against the late chris kyle for defamation with tara kyle as the defendant by default almost everybody who followed the kyle vs ventura saga was flabbergasted and could not muste. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture. He even became the president of craft international, which was a company that was dedicated to helping wounded veterans. All told, kyle wrote in his book, i would end my career as a seal with two.
Til former us navy seal hero chris kyle claimed in his book the the us government sent him to new orleans during hurricane katrina to kill looters, he claims. With the wide release of american sniper this weekend, the reallife saga of the films subject, the late navy seal chris kyle, is under a new spotlight. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly continue reading. His first confirmed kill as a sniper took place during the initial invasion of iraq.
With memorial day looming, media outlets are pouncing on the legacy of chris kyle, the navy seal who wrote the bestselling autobiography that. The movie american sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyles book of the same name, omits two incredible episodes from chriss life. Because of my experience with firearms and my unique ability to quickly train others, the naval special warfare command warcom selected me to develop the curriculum for the current u. He was awarded one silver star medal, four bronze star medals with v devices, a navy and marine corps achievement medal, and numerous other unit and personal awards. Kyle wrote a bestselling book published in january 2012 detailing his 150plus kills of iraqi insurgents from 1999 to 2009. Kyle was known for his work in reaching out to soldiers in need of help because of battlefield injuries both physical and mental was shot in the back and killed along with another man. Former seal kevin lacz pens raw account of iraq and chris kyle. The movie american sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyle s book of the same name, omits two incredible episodes from chris s life. Chris kyle and 35yearold chad littlefield were shot in the head at close range. American sniper chris kyle lied about military record.
Id like to share these stories with with you now in. American sniper, navy seal paperback march 24, 2015. First look at navy seal chris kyles american sniper. He grew up hunting deer and pheasant with a rifle and a shotgun his dad bought him. Former seal chris kyle allegedly killed by former marine.
This book is about the chris kyle, a man who lived as the ultimate american, served as a navy seal, and died as not only a legend, but an american super hero. Two chris kyle stories you wont see in american sniper. He was awarded the bronze star with combat v device four times and the silver star. Washington navy seal chris kyle, the late famed american sniper, overstated the number of medals he was awarded for heroism, according to a navy investigation released friday. When chris kyle left the navy in 2009, he created a life for himself in dallas. Christopher scott kyle was born and raised in texas and was a united states navy seal from 1999 to 2009. According to documents obtained by an online magazine, the intercept, chris kyle claimed to have been awarded nearly twice as many medals than he actually was. I have read over 20 navy seal books i did enjoy this read it also mentioned another seal book unleash the warrior within which i ordered and read that. A claimed kill refers to a shot where the round hits the. The acquaintance, eddie ray routh, then allegedly shot and killed both kyle and.
Still reeling from the death of chris kyle, a seal brother. Navys primary special operations force and a component of the naval special warfare command. Exclusive navy seal who served with chris kyle speaks out. Chris kyle has been in the news lately with questions about his.
Navy seals, where he earned the reputation as the most deadly sniper in all of american history. Current and former navy seals interviewed for this article, who. Killing bin laden, joining the navy seals, life after and his new book duration. The navy has officially corrected navy seal sniper chris kyles service record, lowering the medal count that he had claimed in his bestselling autobiography, american sniper, according to a. Marcus luttrell, a navy seal veteran who befriended the late chris kyle and inspired the 20 movie lone survivor, took to social media tuesday night to respond to the guilty murder verdict. American sniper chris kyle distorted his military record. I am a retired us navy seal instructor who literally wrote the book o n navy seal sniper t ra ining. On february 2, 20, the american sniper hero took a friend and an acquaintance to the shooting range. A brief description of the incident appeared in fellow seal marcus luttrells 2012 book service. Brandon webb is a former navy seal, author of a memoir, the red circle, and editor in chief of sofrep special operations forces report. Kyle was assigned to seal team 3 and served four tours of duty which included numerous major battles. Oneonone interview american sniper chief chris kyle. The morning after navy seal veteran chris kyle and his friend chad littlefield were murdered, kyles wife sat down with her two children on.
Kyle, who was murdered at a texas shooting range in 20, publicly claimed to have been awarded two silver stars. The movie is based on a bestselling book by the same name. The former navy seal, who roomed with american sniper chris kyle spoke to human events about his friend, who was gunned down feb. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Suspect eddie routh allegedly shot and killed kyle, 38, and hi. This memorandum is a book reflection on the biography of chris kyle, a former us navy seal sniper. Former navy seal and author of the book american sniper chris kyle was shot dead saturday, feb. Chris kyle, late navy seal and the inspiration for the film american sniper apparently lied about his military record. He is currently known as the most successful sniper in american military history. Seal team 3 chief chris kyle 197420 served four combat tours in operation iraqi freedom and elsewhere. See all books authored by chris kyle, including american sniper. Jesse ventura is suing the estate of chris kyle for remarks he made about him in his book.
Chris kyle is a cowboy from odessa, texas, who was a professional bronco rodeo rider before he joined the navy. Former navy seal chris kyle killed glock pistol forum. How is chris kyle viewed among the navy seal community. Christopher scott kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal sniper. What do people think of the verdict against chris kyle, in. In addition to working and training with the elite navy seals, chief kyle has also served with units from the army, marine corps and other government agencies. His renowned courage and skill in military service earned him two nicknames the devil among insurgents and the legend among his navy seal brethren but his impact extended beyond that after he came home from combat.
He was providing overwatch sniper support for us marines going doortodoor in iraqi cities declared hostile such as ramadi and fallujah meaning that anyone still there carrying a weapon whether a firearm or grenade under the rules of engagement. It will likely depict some of the intense combat and. See more ideas about chris kyle, navy seals and us navy seals. Every page was filled with raw emotion, whether it was talking about chriss time in iraq, or his gentle nature at home with his wife and kids. American sniper overcomes obstacles for recordbreaking.
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