I would like to offer my most sincere condolences for this true American hero.
Chris Kyle was a sniper in the United States Navy Seals on Seal Team 3 and served for four tours of duty. He shot and killed 160 insurgents in the Iraq War, which earned him the nickname "The Devil of Ramadi." His longest shot was 2100 yards, fired from a .338 Lapua Magnum rifle. Throughout his service career, Kyle has been shot twice, and has survived six IED explosions.
Kyle is the author of the book "American Sniper," which describes his experience as a sniper in the Naval Special Warfare Command. Kyle also formed a partnership with the FITCO Cares foundation, and founded the Heroes project to help disabled veterans and their families.
I remember reading that when Kyle published his book, he was hesitant to publish the number of people he killed. Instead, he wanted to focus on the people he had saved by eliminating his targets.
Once again, I offer my condolences. Rest in Peace, Chris.
Kind of ironic that he was killed by a fellow soldier, off duty, after all he's been through...
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