Chris Kyle
Chris Kyle
Christopher Scott "Chris" Kylewas a United States Navy SEAL veteran and sniper. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He was awarded one Silver Star Medal, four Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and numerous other unit and personal awards. Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWar Hero
Date of Birth8 April 1974
CityOdessa, TX
CountryUnited States of America
You're not just going out there, maybe sacrificing your own life. There's also sacrifices still going on at home. You can serve in the military and have a good marriage, but you just need to be aware of it so you can take those steps to take care of it.
I’ve lived the literal meaning of the ‘land of the free’ and ‘home of the brave.’ It’s not corny for me. I feel it in my heart. I feel it in my chest. Even at a ball game, when someone talks during the anthem or doesn’t take off his hat, it pisses me off. I’m not one to be quiet about it, either.
There's no reason someone who has fought for their country should be homeless of jobless.
Every time I kill someone, he can't plant an I.E.D. You don't think twice about it.
I am a much better father and husband than I ever was a sniper.
What wounded veteran's don't need is sympathy. THey need to be treated like the men they are: equals, heroes, and people who still have tremendous value for society.
Im not a redneck, Im from Texas.
If you see anyone from about sixteen to sixty-five and they're male, shoot 'em. Kill every male you see.
I'm just trying to get back to normal life.
But I wondered, how would I feel about killing someone? Now I know. It’s no big deal.
I am not a fan of politics.
No, the best way to stop a vehicle is to shoot the driver. And that you can do with a number of weapons.
I'm a better husband and father than I was a killer,
After I was discharged from the military, it was difficult trying to become a civilian,