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| − | '''Chris Kyle''' (1974 | + | {{Infobox person |
| + | |name=Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle<br> | ||
| + | (United States Navy sniper) | ||
| + | |image=Chris Kyle at Camp Pendleton.jpg | ||
| + | |birth_date=April 8, 1974 | ||
| + | |birth_place=Odessa, Ector County<br>[[Texas]], USA | ||
| + | |death_date=February 2, 2013 | ||
| + | |death_place=Chalk Mountain<br>Erath County, Texas | ||
| + | |spouse=Taya Renae Studebaker Kyle (married 2002-2013, his murder) | ||
| + | |religion=[[Christianity]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''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>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-sniper-snubbed-at-2015-776511</ref> Kyle was born, reared, and resided 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> | ||
| − | + | 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]] | ||
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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]] | ||
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| + | ==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]] [[:Category:Best Selling Authors|Best-seller author]]. [https://www.amazon.com/American-Gun-History-U-S-Firearms/dp/0062242725 Book on Amazon.com] | ||
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| + | * [[Chuck Baldwin|Baldwin, Chuck]], "[http://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/2281/My-Thoughts-On-The-Movie-American-Sniper.aspx#chriskyle#americansniper#war#muslims# My Thoughts On The Movie “American Sniper”]", [[American Redoubt]] [[Montana]]: Chuck Baldwin Live. Published: Thursday, January 29, 2015. Accessed February 11, 2015. | ||
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| + | * Hawkins, John, [https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2015/02/07/25-quotes-that-show-you-how-much-liberals-hate-soldiers-like-chris-kyle-n1954002/page/full 25 Quotes That Show You How Much Liberals Hate Soldiers Like Chris Kyle]. [[Town Hall]]. Published Feb 07, 2015. Accessed February 11, 2015. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kyle, Chris}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Texas]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Oath Keepers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Veterans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Patriots]] | ||
| + | [[Category:People Associated with Firearms]] | ||
| + | [[Category:American Gun Rights Advocates]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pro Second Amendment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gun Writers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gun Bloggers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Navy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conservatives]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Libertarians]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Anti-Communism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conservative Bloggers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Survivalists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Best Selling Authors]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Christians]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:38, May 25, 2021
Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 â February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL having the most recorded killsâ160âby 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 in Texas, which honored him by officially declaring February 2, 2015, as "Chris Kyle Day."[2]
| Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (United States Navy sniper) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born | April 8, 1974 Odessa, Ector County Texas, USA | ||
| Died | February 2, 2013 Chalk Mountain Erath County, Texas | ||
| Spouse | Taya Renae Studebaker Kyle (married 2002-2013, his murder) | ||
| Religion | Christianity | ||
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
- âMy uncle killed by sniper in World War II. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers arenât heroes. And invaders r worse.â â Michael Moore
- âI think Bowe Bergdahl, if he deserted, is a hero â I think throughout history we should build monuments to the unknown deserters.â â 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 âAmerican Sniperâ", 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
- â https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/american-sniper-snubbed-at-2015-776511
- â http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/02/02/abbott-to-establish-chris-kyle-day-for-american-sniper-texas/22740267/
- â http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2013/april/the-legend-of-chris-kyle-01?single=1
- â "Navy Probes 'Discrepancies' in SEAL Sniper Chris Kyle's Medal Claims," Military.com