Difference between revisions of "Chris Kyle"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Add.) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | + | {{Infobox person | |
| − | '''Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle''' (April 8, 1974 | + | |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 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''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> | ||
| − | He served four times for the United States in Iraq | + | 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> | ||
| − | 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]]. |
==Quotes by Liberal Haters about Soldiers like Chris Kyle== | ==Quotes by Liberal Haters about Soldiers like Chris Kyle== | ||
| − | * “My uncle killed by sniper in [[ | + | * “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]] |
* “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]] | ||
| Line 24: | Line 32: | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kyle, Chris}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kyle, Chris}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Texas]] | |
[[Category:Oath Keepers]] | [[Category:Oath Keepers]] | ||
[[Category:Veterans]] | [[Category:Veterans]] | ||
| Line 38: | Line 46: | ||
[[Category:Fiscal Conservatives]] | [[Category:Fiscal Conservatives]] | ||
[[Category:Anti-Communism]] | [[Category:Anti-Communism]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Bloggers]] | [[Category:Bloggers]] | ||
[[Category:Conservative Bloggers]] | [[Category:Conservative Bloggers]] | ||
Revision as of 00:46, September 23, 2017
| Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (United States Navy sniper) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| Born | April 8, 1974 Place of birth missing Texas, USA | ||
| Died | February 2, 2013 Chalk Mountain Erath County, Texas | ||
Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a 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.[1] Kyle was born, reared, and resided lived in Texas, which honored him by officially declaring February 2, 2015, as "Chris Kyle Day."[2]
He served four times for the United States in the [Iraq War]] and claimed to have been awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor.[3] 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.[4]
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.
Quotes by Liberal Haters about Soldiers like Chris Kyle
- “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
- “I think Bowe Bergdahl, if he deserted, is a hero – I think throughout history we should build monuments to the unknown deserters.” – Bill Ayers
Bibliography - Further Reading
- Kyle, Chris, American Gun - A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. New York: William Morrow Paperbacks, May 27, 2014, 336 pp, ISBN 0062242725, ISBN 978-0062242723. New York Times Best-seller author. Book on Amazon.com
- Baldwin, Chuck, "My Thoughts On The Movie “American Sniper”", American Redoubt Montana: Chuck Baldwin Live. Published: Thursday, January 29, 2015. Accessed February 11, 2015.
- Hawkins, John, 25 Quotes That Show You How Much Liberals Hate Soldiers Like Chris Kyle. Town Hall. Published Feb 07, 2015. Accessed February 11, 2015.
References
- ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-sniper-snubbed-at-2015-776511
- ↑ http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/02/02/abbott-to-establish-chris-kyle-day-for-american-sniper-texas/22740267/
- ↑ http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2013/april/the-legend-of-chris-kyle-01?single=1
- ↑ "Navy Probes 'Discrepancies' in SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle's Medal Claims," Military.com