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| − | [[File:Chris Kyle at Camp Pendleton.jpg|thumb|200px|Kyle (center) in 2012.]]
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| − | '''Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle''' (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a [[United States Navy SEALs|United States Navy SEAL]] having the most recorded kills (160) by a [[sniper]] in American history, with the actual number estimated to be even more, up to 255. His best-selling autobiography, ''[[American Sniper]]'', was produced by [[Clint Eastwood]] as a wildly popular movie that was later snubbed by liberal [[Hollywood]] voters at the 2015 Academy Awards.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-sniper-snubbed-at-2015-776511</ref> Kyle was born, raised and lived in [[Texas]], which honored him by officially declaring February 2, 2015, as "Chris Kyle Day."<ref>http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/02/02/abbott-to-establish-chris-kyle-day-for-american-sniper-texas/22740267/</ref> | + | |name=Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle<br> |
| | + | (United States Navy sniper) |
| | + | |image=Chris Kyle at Camp Pendleton.jpg |
| | + | |birth_date=April 8, 1974 |
| | + | |birth_place=Place of birth missing<br>[[Texas]], USA |
| | + | |death_date=February 2, 2013 |
| | + | |death_place=Chalk Mountain<br>Erath County, Texas |
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| | + | '''Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle''' (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a [[United States Navy SEALs|United States Navy SEAL]] having the most recorded kills (160) by a [[sniper]] in American history, with the actual number estimated to be even more, up to 255. His best-selling autobiography, ''[[American Sniper]]'', was produced by [[Clint Eastwood]] as a wildly popular film that was later snubbed by [[liberal]] [[Hollywood]] at the 2015 Academy Awards.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-sniper-snubbed-at-2015-776511</ref> Kyle was born, reared, and resided lived in [[Texas]], which honored him by officially declaring February 2, 2015, as "Chris Kyle Day."<ref>http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/02/02/abbott-to-establish-chris-kyle-day-for-american-sniper-texas/22740267/</ref> |
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| − | He served four times for the United States in Iraq, and claimed to have been awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor.<ref>http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2013/april/the-legend-of-chris-kyle-01?single=1</ref> The Navy is currently investigating claims about Kyle's service record, which reveals that he in fact earned only one Silver Star and | + | He served four times for the United States in the [Iraq War]] and claimed to have been awarded two [[Silver Star]]s and five [[Bronze Star]]s with Valor.<ref>http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2013/april/the-legend-of-chris-kyle-01?single=1</ref> The Navy is currently investigating claims about Kyle's service record, which reveals that he in fact earned only one Silver Star and |
| | three Bronze Stars.<ref>[http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/05/25/navy-probes-discrepancies-seal-sniper-chris-kyles-medal-claims.html "Navy Probes 'Discrepancies' in SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle's Medal Claims," Military.com]</ref> | | three Bronze Stars.<ref>[http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/05/25/navy-probes-discrepancies-seal-sniper-chris-kyles-medal-claims.html "Navy Probes 'Discrepancies' in SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle's Medal Claims," Military.com]</ref> |
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| − | On February 2, 2013, Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were murdered by ex-Marine Eddie Ray Routh at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. Routh was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. | + | On February 2, 2013, Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were murdered by ex-Marine Eddie Ray Routh at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. Routh was convicted of [[murder]] and sentenced to life in prison without [[parole]]. |
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| | ==Quotes by Liberal Haters about Soldiers like Chris Kyle== | | ==Quotes by Liberal Haters about Soldiers like Chris Kyle== |
| − | * “My uncle killed by sniper in [[WW2]]. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren’t heroes. And invaders r worse.” — [[Michael Moore]] | + | * “My uncle killed by sniper in [[World War II]]. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren’t heroes. And invaders r worse.” — [[Michael Moore]] |
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| | * “I think [[Bowe Bergdahl]], if he deserted, is a hero – I think throughout history we should build monuments to the unknown deserters.” – [[Bill Ayers]] | | * “I think [[Bowe Bergdahl]], if he deserted, is a hero – I think throughout history we should build monuments to the unknown deserters.” – [[Bill Ayers]] |
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