BUD/S class: UDT Frogman in 1951 Chris Kyle Before he was killed in Texas, he co-wrote American Sniper, a bestselling account of his exploits which ultimately led to Hollywood where it served as the basis for the box office powerhouse that starred … Hundreds of local and out of state residents lined Interstate 35 to view the procession and pay their final respects to Kyle.[27][28]. [61] His trial was set to begin May 5, 2014, but was delayed to allow more time to comply with DNA testing requirements. "[8][59] Local police captured Routh after a short freeway chase, which ended when Routh, who fled the scene in Kyle's Ford F-350 truck, crashed into a police cruiser in Lancaster. [47], Kyle stated that during Hurricane Katrina, after hearing about the civilian strife in the area, he and another man drove to New Orleans to assist the situation. [75][76] The bill was co-sponsored by 53 Republican congressional leaders. Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 – February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL known as the most lethal sniper in American military history with 160 confirmed kills out of 255 claimed kills, although these statistics have not been released by the Pentagon. [26], A memorial service was held for Kyle at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on February 11, 2013. This was never verified, and there was no evidence of dozens of people being killed by a sniper or gunman, with commentary noting that it would be unlikely that 30 people would have been shot without anyone noticing it or reporting it to the media or the police. [4][8], In 2008, outside Sadr City, he made his longest successful shot, after he spotted an insurgent with a rocket launcher near a US Army convoy at a range of 2,100 yards (1.9 km). [8], For his deadly track record as a marksman during his deployment to Ramadi, the insurgents named him Shaitan Ar-Ramadi (English: The Devil of Ramadi), and put a $20,000 bounty on his head that was later increased to $80,000. Kyle stated that the Navy's numbers varied from time to time. In the book, he claims he punched a man he refers to as "Scruff Face" for allegedly saying "You deserve to lose a few [guys]" and being critical of the Iraq war. I guess that's true. [11], Kyle left the US Navy in 2009 and moved to Midlothian, Texas, with his wife, Taya, and two children. He had asked where he saw himself in a few years and Chris proceeded to tell him about the school. On February 16, 2016, signs for the 11-mile stretch of Highway 287 through Midlothian, Texas, were unveiled. Facts about Chris Kyle 7: the early education. [83], On February 2, 2015, exactly two years after Kyle's murder, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the day "Chris Kyle Day. With sniper rifles, they travelled to New Orleans and then positioned themselves at a vantage point on top of the city's Mercedes-Benz Superdome. [63] On February 24, 2015, Routh was found guilty of killing Kyle and Littlefield. The medical examiners office had no records of anyone being killed in the area at the time. [81] For his portrayal of Kyle, Cooper received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and the film was nominated in five other categories, including Best Picture. Learn the real-life story of Chris Kyle, the late Navy SEAL sharpshooter portrayed in the Oscar-nominated film “American Sniper.” Chris Kyle's Religious Faith Plays Small Part In 'American Sniper' Religion News Service Religion News Service (RNS) Chris Kyle, often described as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, wrote in his autobiography that he prioritized his life in the following order: God, country, family. I feel bad about it, but they wouldn't talk to me. Fundraising for production of the statue was provided by members of the Tea Party movement. BUD/S Class 122. Another name proposed for Central", "North Texans Petition to Name Road After Sniper Chris Kyle", "Texas HB1187 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature", "Texas Honors American Sniper Chris Kyle With Highway Dedication", "Eastwood starts shooting 'American Sniper' at Santa Clarita ranch", "Oscar Nominations 2015: Full List Of 87th Academy Award Nominees", "Texas Gov. Chris Kyle joined the Navy in 1999 and quickly gained admittance to its elite SEALs unit. He fired a shot from his .338 Lapua Magnum-chambered McMillan TAC-338 sniper rifle,[10] killing the insurgent as told in his book American Sniper. Born on April 8th, 1974 in Odessa, Texas, United States, Chris Kyle was born to a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. [15] The publisher HarperCollins states: "The Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyle's kills (the previous American record was 109), but it has declined to verify the total number for this book. It was clear that not only did she want to kill them, but she didn't care about anybody else nearby who would have been blown up by the grenade or killed in the firefight. However, there is no evidence the incident occurred. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth", "Details announced for Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's memorial service at Cowboys Stadium", "Residents Line I-35 to Pay Respects to Slain Navy SEAL", "Perry signs 'Chris Kyle Bill,' allows military experience for Texas state licenses", Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, "Chris Kyle statue created for SEAL's widow", "Tea party to honor fallen SEALs Chris Kyle, those at Benghazi with sculptures", "Chris Kyle Expressway? Kyle, whose “American Sniper” chronicles his experiences in the SEALs and his four combat tours in Iraq, where he racked up more than 150 confirmed kills, was in the BUD/S class … He picked up a gun and shot both robbers dead. [15] Kyle had initially hesitated to write the book but was persuaded to move forward because other books about SEALs were under way. [62] The trial began on February 11, 2015. [19] Kyle's shooter's statements (which are filled out by every sniper after a mission) were reported to higher command, who kept them in case any shootings were contested as outside the rules of engagement. During the robbery, Kyle told the two men he would return to his car, to give them his keys. [4] His first long-range kill shot was taken during the initial invasion, when he shot a woman approaching a group of Marines with a hand grenade in her hand. Chris Kyle claim his widow engaged in "character assassination" when she sued them just before Christmas. But it wasn’t until after his service ended that Chris Kyle met his untimely death.. On February 2, 2013, Kyle and his buddy Chad Littlefield took another veteran to the shooting range. [38] On July 29, 2014, 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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The $500k defamation suit was remanded back to trial. He works hard, and, over the course of three months, gets into the best shape of his life. Ventura also adamantly denied saying any derogatory remarks about the military. Routh had been in and out of mental hospitals for at least two years and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. On January 4, 2012, Kyle appeared on Opie and Anthony to discuss his book. [11] Kyle attended high school in Midlothian, Texas,[12] and after graduating in 1992, became a professional bronco rodeo rider and ranch hand, but his professional rodeo career ended abruptly when he severely injured his arm. I'd … The Chris Kyle Memorial Highway Bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 3, 2015, in Dallas, Texas. A U.S. Navy recruiter convinced him to try instead for the SEALs. [77] Littlefield's name was removed from the original bill due his widow's wishes. Say what you will about Chris Kyle, he knew what it was like to work with pain. [3][10] His father bought Kyle his first rifle at the age of eight, a bolt-action .30-06 Springfield rifle, and later a shotgun, with which they hunted deer, pheasant, and quail. The bill had been co-sponsored by Republican Representative Dan Flynn of Van and Democratic Senator Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio. A little while later, he received a call and he had the chance to go to BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL school), finally joining the United States Navy in 1999. Iraqi insurgents dubbed him the "Devil of Ramadi" and offered a bounty for his head. He also liked to fight and stick up for others which is something he learned from his dad who told him to never start a fight. ... Chris did eventually graduate BUD/S and decided he wanted to be a sniper. [23] He was president of Craft International, a tactical training company for the U.S. military and law enforcement communities. [68][69], In August 2013, Texas governor Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 162, also known as the "Chris Kyle Bill," to recognize military training in the issuance of occupational licenses. [25] Routh, from Lancaster, was arraigned February 2, 2013, on two counts of capital murder, according to Sgt. Kyle was intrigued by this idea and instead of Chris being his bodyguard, he helped fund the investment of the company. Kyle claimed that Ventura was "bad-mouthing the war, bad-mouthing (former President) Bush, bad-mouthing America" and that Ventura said the SEALs "deserved to lose a few guys". [16] As ordered, Kyle opened fire, killing the woman before she could attack. [8] A former Marine with posttraumatic stress disorder, Routh was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole. [80], Clint Eastwood's film American Sniper (2014) is based on Kyle's autobiography. Kyle went to a military recruiting office, as he was interested in joining the U.S. Marine Corps special operations. BUD/S Class 184. Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (n.8 aprilie 1974 − d. 2 februarie 2013) a fost un militar american, lunetist, subofițer al marinei americane „SEAL”. [35], Following the allegations, Ventura denied the incident had happened or having ever met Kyle. "[15], Because of his track record as a marksman during his deployment in Ramadi, the insurgents named Kyle Shaitan Ar-Ramadi (English: "The Devil of Ramadi"), and put a $20,000 bounty on his head that was later increased to $80,000. I wasn’t a SEAL, so I can’t speak to this particular incident. [34] On the show, Kyle alleged that the character "Scruff" in his book is former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura. Kyle, Chris; McEwen, Scott; DeFelice, Jim (2013. While in training, he used four different rifles in order to know which weapon was the most useful in the given situation. His sister, Laura Blevins, called 9-1-1 and told the emergency operator: "They went out to a shooting range ... Like, he's all crazy. Kyle signed up, but was rejected because of the pins in his arm. [70], Sculptor Greg Marra created a memorial statue of Kyle for presentation to his widow. [24], In 2012, HarperCollins released Kyle's autobiography, American Sniper. [52][47][53], Kyle has also claimed a higher number of sniper kills in his service than the Navy has officially attributed to him. [22][23], Local police captured Routh after a short freeway chase, which ended when Routh, who had left the scene of the shootings in Kyle's Ford F-350 truck, crashed into a police cruiser. We killed the bad guys and brought the leaders to the peace table. The ceremony was attended by Kyle's widow Taya. "[26] In the book and ensuing interviews, Kyle stated he had no regrets about his work as a sharpshooter, saying, "I had to do it to protect the Marines. He remained in the spotlight after leaving the Navy and wrote a New York Times bestselling autobiography, American Sniper. [20], On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Kyle and a companion, Chad Littlefield, were shot and killed at the Rough Creek Ranch-Lodge-Resort shooting range in Erath County, Texas[21] by 25-year-old fellow veteran Marine Eddie Ray Routh, whom Kyle and Littlefield had purportedly taken to the gun range in an effort to help him with what they were told by his mother was post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "[8], After the killings, Routh went to his sister's house in Midlothian and told her what he had done. The ceremony of class 336 was limited to students and instructors. They go back and forth on what the number is. Former commanding officer of CO SEAL Delivery Team One and director of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training from 1981 to 1983. [36][37] After Kyle was killed the following year, the lawsuit was transferred to Kyle's estate. 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[17] In a subsequent interview, Ventura denied that he was punched by Kyle, saying that he never met Kyle nor even heard of him. Kyle was buried on February 12, 2013, in Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, after a funeral procession from Midlothian, Texas, to Austin, stretching over 200 miles. The jury concluded that the Kyle estate owed Ventura $500,000 for defamation, and $1.34 million for unjust enrichment. Chris as born on April 8th 1974 in Odessa, Texas. [67] Hundreds of people, many waving American flags, lined Interstate 35 to view the procession and pay their final respects to Kyle. Petty Officer Kyle's efforts were integral to the success of four U.S. Army and Marine Corps Battalion Task Force operations, establishing U.S. and Iraqi Army combat outposts in previously insurgent-held areas. Initially, Kyle was rejected because of the pins in his arm, but he eventually received an invitation to the 24-week Basic Underwater Demolition/Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) training (BUD/S) at Coronado, California in 1999. During 32 sniper overwatch missions, he personally accounted for 91 confirmed enemy fighters killed and dozens more probably killed or wounded. [13] In 2012, Harper Collins released Kyle's autobiographical book American Sniper. The $1.35 million in "unjust enrichment" was overturned and dismissed as being inconsistent with Minnesota law. Boot camp for BUD/S is even more rigorous than ordinary boot camp. [15] On August 13, 2012, Kyle appeared on the reality television show Stars Earn Stripes, which features celebrities pairing up with a special operations or law enforcement professional who will train them in weapons and combat tactics. [18] Ventura filed a lawsuit against Kyle for defamation in court. In police video played in court, Eddie Routh answered "Yes, sir" to "You know what you did today is wrong, right? Claimed 255 kills with 160 confirmed. In court documents filed this month, the former business partners of slain. Ventura filed a lawsuit in January 2012 against Kyle for charges of defamation, appropriation, and unjust enrichment. [4][87][88], The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Special Warfare Operator First Class (SEAL) Christopher Scott Kyle, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Lead Sniper while assigned to Naval Special Warfare Task Unit-RAMADI in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 24 April to 27 August 2006. Born in Odessa, Texas, the son of a Sunday school teacher and a deacon,[4] Kyle's father bought his son his first gun at 8 years old, a bolt-action .30-06 Springfield rifle, and later a shotgun, with which they hunted pheasant, quail, and deer. Navy SEAL who trained bulked-up star to play American Sniper Chris Kyle reveals he was a crack shot at 600 yards Chris Kyle's close friend, former Navy SEAL … From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills in United States military history. Jamie Stengle; Paul J. Weber (12 February 2013). Charles Keating IV: Chief petty officer: Iraq War: Killed in Iraq during Operation Inherent Resolve: Chris Kyle: Chief petty officer: Iraq War: Deadliest Marksman in American Military History. During four tours of duty in Iraq, Kyle was shot twice and caught up in six separate IED explosions. Whichever story you choose to believe, one thing is for certain, the real American Sniper was no hero. Littlefield responded, "Watch my six," military slang meaning "watch my back. So, he immediately went to sniper training and also became a sniper. [4][7], Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009, and published his bestselling autobiography, American Sniper, in 2012. [22] The Navy said "Kyle would have played no role in the production of his personnel files other than signing the DD-214 upon his discharge" and "[a]fter thoroughly reviewing all available records, the Navy determined an error was made" and "issued a corrected copy of the DD-214. If you want a number, ask the Navy—you may even get the truth if you catch them on the right day. [15], Kyle became known as "The Legend" among the general infantry, including Marines whom he had the task of protecting. [13] Kyle graduated with Class 233 in March 2001. Craft is a tactical training company for the US military and Law Enforcement communities. 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