He lived in the same neighborhood as my daughter did for awhile. His enemies called him, The Devil of Ramadi. Chris Kyle was killed Saturday, apparently at the hands of a fellow veteran he was trying to help.
Chris was the most lethal sniper in U.S. history. He was shot twice and survived six IED explosions. He was awarded two Silver Stars, and five Bronze Stars with Valor as well as other medals for his service.
From excerpts in his book, "American Sniper" he is quoted as saying, "it’s not the people you saved you remember. It’s the ones you couldn’t save."
You and I are lucky to have men like Chris Kyle. May he rest in peace.
It was a desire for peace that made him do his job.
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