Chris kyle shot dead

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Just breaking Chris Kyle author of "American Sniper" killed at charity for wounded vets by another vet who turned his gun on him.
 
Discussion on Free Republic. The guy stole his truck and made a run for it. They have him. Happened at a charity shoot at a resort in TX. Close to Lawrence.
 
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I extend prayers for his family.
Without knowing any details, it reminds me why those who have seen the elephant don't generally say much about in public.
 
Chris was working with vets who had PTSD. They are saying the marine killed Chris and his neighbor.
 
Just saw this news posted by Thunder Ranch :(

PRAYER NOW PLEASE: As you know I have not been on the news but as some of you just posted...Chris Kyle was along with another instructor were murdered today at a range they were helping others.
I just got off the phone with one of Chris's friends who is an active Seal who confirmed that yes this is true. We need to pray for Chris's wife and children right now. There are other details but I can not share at this point...but it is confirmed that he is gone and we are heartbroken. We will post information on how to help the family in the next few days and as I get info I can share I will pass it on....now...lets pray. Heidi
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Okay, it sounds like the murderer was possibly another PTSD vet. That makes it doubly sad.
Chris had been volunteering his time to help Marine Corps veterans suffering from PTSD and mentoring them. Part of this process involved taking these veterans to the range where one of them snapped and killed Chris and his neighbor for reasons that remain unknown at this time. The perpetrator then stole Chris’ vehicle in an attempt to escape but we have received word that the police have since arrested him.
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http://sofrep.com/16838/chris-kyle-another-brother-lost/
 
Senseless and unfathomable. I had picked up his book a few weeks ago for a business trip and have maybe 25 pages to go. Prayers go out to family, friends, and yes even the murderer.
 
My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

I also spare a thought for the shooter's family who will be devastated at what their loved one has done.

I hope everyone involved will find the love and support they need at this time.
 
If you read his book, it makes it even worse. It has inserts from his wife, how she was feeling at certain times in his career, and it made me reflect on my own marriage that ended as a result of my deployment. She remarked; "Everyone depends on this man but me. Total strangers can depend on him to protect them, but I can't count on him to choose to stay home for once." He left the military to save his marriage, and was successful, and now this.
 
FFS. Uggh. :-(

http://www.thecraft.com/AboutUs.html

Chief Chris Kyle (USN, honorably discharged in 2009) is one of the top snipers in the history of the American armed forces. From 1999 to 2009, he recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. Iraqi insurgents feared Chief Kyle so much they named him al-Shaitan ("the devil") and placed a bounty on his head. His extensive combat experience includes sniping, close-quarters battle, reconnaissance, long-range desert patrols, personal security and the training for foreign allies. In addition to working and training with the elite Navy SEALs, Chief Kyle has also served with units from the Army, Marine Corps and other government agencies.

SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle served four combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and elsewhere. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals, and one Navy and Marine Corps commendation. Additionally, he received the Grateful Nation Award, given by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. Following his combat deployments, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter-Sniper teams, and he authored the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Doctrine, the first Navy SEAL sniper manual.
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Sad situation.
But, as an old vet myself, this is very Cold for me to say for some of you.
And many of you will not understand it at all.

But Live by the sword, Die by the sword.

It's always been true throughout history.

Sometimes it's just time to hang it up when you retire from killing people for a living and find another line of work before you die by the sword yourself.

rc
 
Extremely sad. I was working on bringing Chris out to help open a new VA clinic. My prayers go out to his family. Rest in Peace Chris.
 
Just rec'd word from a saddened Marine who heard the early reports. Horrible news. Chris Kyle was killed while still in service to his country as far as I am concerned.

Prayers go out for all involved.
 
Sad situation.
But, as an old vet myself, this is very Cold for me to say for some of you.
And many of you will not understand it at all.

But Live by the sword, Die by the sword.

It's always been true throughout history.

Sometimes it's just time to hang it up when you retire from killing people for a living and find another line of work before you die by the sword yourself.

rc
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What?



He was trying to help his fellow vet who had PTSD issues.




What have you done to help your fellow vets? That comment is not highroad at all.
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rc that is cold.... i read his book not long ago Chris was a great American... r.i.p.
 
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