AMERICAN SNIPER CHRIS KYLE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO AND LEGEND SHOULD ALWAYS BE HONORED AND REMEMBERED: Chris Kyle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chris Kyle Chris Kyle January 2012.jpg Kyle during a book signing at Camp Pendleton in January 2012 Birth name Christopher Scott Kyle[1] Nickname(s) Chris, Shaitan Al-Ramadi, The Devil of Ramadi, Legend Born April 8, 1974 Odessa, Texas, U.S. Died February 2, 2013 (aged 38) Erath County, Texas, U.S. Buried at Texas State Cemetery, Texas, U.S.[2] Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1999–2009 Rank CPO collar.png Chief Petty Officer[3] Unit US Navy SEALs insignia.png United States Navy SEALs SEAL Team 3, sniper element, Charlie Company (later called Cadillac Company) Battles/wars Iraq War Second Battle of Fallujah Awards Silver Star ribbon.svg Silver Star Medal (2) BronzeStarV copy.jpg Bronze Star Medal (Valor; 5) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (1) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon.svg Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)[3][4] Spouse(s) Taya Renae Kyle[5] Relations Wayne Kenneth Kyle (father) Deby Lynn Mercer (mother) Children: 2[6] Other work American Sniper (2012) American Gun (2013) Signature Chris Kyle Signature.png Christopher Scott Chris Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL. The most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, he accumulated 160 confirmed kills out of 255 probable kills. These numbers are based on individual shooter logs, filled out at the end of a mission, and reported to higher command. Confirmed kills must have a witness.[3][7][8] Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.[9] Iraqi insurgents dubbed him the Devil of Ramadi and placed a series of ever increasing bounties on his head, purported to have eventually reached the low six figures. He became known by the moniker Legend among the general infantry and Marines whom he was tasked to protect. This title initially originated in jest among fellow SEALs following his taking of a sabbatical to train other snipers in Fallujah.[10] He was wounded twice and involved in six IED attacks.[9][11] Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and wrote a bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, which was published in January 2012. On February 2, 2013, Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas, along with friend Chad Littlefield. The man accused of killing them is awaiting trial for murder. A film adaptation of Kyles autobiography, directed by Clint Eastwood, was released in December 2
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