Chris Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL sniper, born on April 8, 1974, in Odessa, Texas. He grew up on a cattle ranch, developing hunting and rodeo skills before joining the military. Kyle enlisted in the Navy in 1999 and became part of the elite SEALs unit. He served four tours in the Iraq War, where he earned a reputation as the deadliest sniper in American military history, with 160 confirmed kills, and was nicknamed "The Legend" and "The Devil of Ramadi" by both comrades and enemies
. Kyle was awarded several military honors for his valor, including a Silver Star and multiple Bronze Star Medals with "V" devices. After his military service, he authored a bestselling autobiography, American Sniper , published in 2012, which was later adapted into a successful film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper
. Tragically, Chris Kyle was killed on February 2, 2013, at a Texas shooting range by a former Marine suffering from PTSD, whom he was trying to help. His death sparked widespread mourning and brought attention to veteran mental health issues. His wife, Taya Kyle, has since been active in veteran support efforts
. In summary, Chris Kyle is remembered as a highly skilled Navy SEAL sniper, a bestselling author, and a figure who highlighted both the heroism and the challenges faced by military veterans.
