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Christopher Scott Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL sniper and author. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Combat Action Ribbon. With a claim of 160 confirmed kills in combat, he is one of the most prolific snipers in military history. He was awarded one Silver Star and three Bronze Star Medals wit…
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business · American sniper (1974–2013) · United States Navy SEALs · autobiographer · sniper · businessperson · also Chris Kyle, Christopher Scott Kyle, Christopher Kyle, Kyle
Born 8 April 1974 · Died 2 February 2013 · Q2964775
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“I don’t have to psych myself up, or do something special mentally — I look through the scope, get my target in the cross hairs, and kill my enemy, before he kills one of my people.”
“I had to do it to protect the Marines.”
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“Force moved that battle. We killed the bad guys and brought the leaders to the peace table. That is how the world works.”
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Public attention spiked: 15,325 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4× the usual 3,791, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Chris Kyle’s widow blasts Graham Platner ‘cowardly’ for remarks about ‘American Sniper’ husband” (Washington Times).
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Washington Times: Chris Kyle’s widow blasts Graham Platner ‘cowardly’ for remarks about ‘American Sniper’ husband
Public attention spiked: 15,488 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.1× the usual 3,791, with 0 article edits.
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Yahoo: Where Are “American Sniper” Chris Kyle’s Kids Now? Inside Their Lives 13 Years After Their Dad Was Killed by a Fellow Veteran
Snopes rated the claim “In September 2018, Taya Kyle posted a Facebook message that strongly criticized the tone and slogan of Nike's recently-unveiled campaign with Colin Kaepernick.” Correct Attribution.
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To name a plaza and road after Chris Kyle in the town where he was raised, Midlothian, Texas
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Signs for the 11 mile stretch of Highway 287 through Midlothian, Texas, were unveiled
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The Navy clarified the number of medals Kyle was awarded during his military service
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HB 1187 passed both the House and Senate
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Routh was found guilty of murdering Kyle and Littlefield
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Exactly two years after Kyle's murder, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the day "Chris Kyle Day"
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Snopes rated the claim “American Sniper subject Chris Kyle shot dozens of looters after Hurricane Katrina, killed two attempted carjackers, and punched Jesse Ventura in the face.” Mostly False.
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Morris made another attempt to get a road named after Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield
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The jury returned a recommendation of 8 to 2 that Kyle was liable to Ventura for defamation and unjust enrichment, but not appropriation
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But was delayed to allow more time to comply with DNA testing requirements
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At the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, after the funeral cortege journeyed from Midlothian to Austin, more than 200 miles (320 km)
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Snopes rated the claim “President Obama did not mention the death of Chris Kyle or Nancy Reagan, but ordered flags flown at half-staff for Whitney Houston.” Mixture.
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Died 2013-02-02.
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Kyle and his friend, Chad Littlefield, 35, were shot and killed by Eddie Ray Routh at the Rough Creek Ranch-Lodge-Resort shooting range in Erath County, Texas
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A Texas teacher, Dana Morris, attempted to get a section of Highway 75 through Dallas named after Chris Kyle, but was unsuccessful
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Career landmark: murders of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield.
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Kyle was murdered by Eddie Ray Routh at the Rough Creek Lodge shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas
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The New Yorker reported that during a late-night drinking session, Kyle recounted driving to New Orleans after hearing about looting in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
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Kyle appeared on the reality television show Stars Earn Stripes, which featured celebrities pairing up with a Special Operations or law enforcement professional who trained them in weapons and combat tactics
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Kyle appeared on Opie and Anthony to discuss his book
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HarperCollins released Kyle's autobiography, American Sniper
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And published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in 2012
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And moved to Midlothian, Texas, with his wife, Taya, and two children
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For his actions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on September 29, 2006
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During a wake for Kyle's comrade, Michael A
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And began basic training on February 10, 1999
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Became a professional bronco rider and ranch hand, however his professional rodeo career ended abruptly when he severely injured his arm
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Born 1974-04-08.
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In Odessa, Texas, the elder of two boys born to Deborah Lynn (née Mercer) and Wayne Kenneth Kyle, a Sunday school teacher and deacon
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