huntjunkie Report post Posted February 4, 2013 A TRUE American Hero! God bless Chris Kyle and his family!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted February 4, 2013 How many here have read (or in my case listen to) the book? No doubt a Brave man and a great American warrior. HATS OFF! However, there are parts of the book I am a little uncomfortable with. It might have been more "publisher" demands but I have a problem with a person wanting to go to war and enjoying shooting another human. Again, this is most likely the publisher demanding gore to sell books. please DO NOT TAKE THIS AS A FORM OF BASHING THIS MAN. Just interested in your thoughts on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted February 4, 2013 On the news I saw a part of an interview and I feel that he liked helping his fellow man. He put so much on the line and was respected by all. I read the book and didn't feel like he enjoyed it like we would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted February 4, 2013 I read his book from cover to cover. Like I said before, this man is a true American patriot and hero. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted February 4, 2013 They do it for their brothers-in-arms, and the adrenaline gets addictive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted February 4, 2013 From the patriot post Chris Kyle, RIP Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, a Patriot from Texas and author of the outstanding book, "American Sniper," was killed Saturday while assisting fellow veterans suffering from PTSD. Chris served with the SEAL Team 3 Sniper Element Charlie platoon, and was the most lethal sniper in U.S. history, with 160 confirmed kills and another 95 probables. He was known to his enemies as Al-Shaitan Ramad (The Devil of Ramadi). In 2008, near Sadr City, Chris neutralized an RPG-carrying insurgent at more than 2,000 meters with his Lapua Magnum .338 PGM. During his four combat tours, Chris was shot twice and survived six IED explosions. He left military service three years ago after earning two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation. He has devoted much of the last three years to working with fellow vets suffering from PTSD. Chris leaves behind his wife Taya, two children, and a long list of family and friends. He was a tireless defender of Liberty and the Second Amendment, and he will be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted February 4, 2013 What an amazing story. Truly a sad day when a man of his caliber is lost. Ron Paul was quick to comment on it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted February 4, 2013 He didn't enjoy killing men, he was there to save US lives, he didn't shoot unless they were carrying a weapon or planting a bomb. He went back after his first tour because he felt sharing what he learned would help men get back to their families. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Whitney Houston, crack head pill popper gets a statement from the White House when she died Chris Kyle's death ignored. Probably because he was outspoken about Obama and Bidens gun control policy. BTW were there any witnesses to this shooting? Kyle is third high profile anti gun control person to be murded recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 11, 2013 Whitney Houston, crack head pill popper gets a statement from the White House when she died Chris Kyle's death ignored. Probably because he was outspoken about Obama and Bidens gun control policy. BTW were there any witnesses to this shooting? Kyle is third high profile anti gun control person to be murded recently. I have not heard of anyone witnessing the shooting. The shooter did tell his sister he did it so unless he changes his story it looks like a solid case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perkele! Report post Posted February 11, 2013 I have not heard of anyone witnessing the shooting. The shooter did tell his sister he did it so unless he changes his story it looks like a solid case. That's the part that bothers me the most, no witnesses. I can't imagine Chris Kyle being so unaware of his surroundings and actions or potential threat level of the people with him. He knew the former Marine was suffering from severe PTSD, according to what we get from the media, he has been working with him for a while. It is inconceivable for me to think that an operator of his experience level can fall victim to such a cheap shot. Sorry, things don't work that way. Once an operator reaches the level of expertise he has reached defense and situational awarenes becomes natural, it's not something you turn on or off. You live with it day and night 24/7 even when sleeping. I think this story has more holes than Swiss Cheese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Guess we'll find out as it unravels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted August 7, 2013 Lone Survivor Movie coming out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyrmatthews Report post Posted August 7, 2013 />Lone Survivor Movie coming out. I'm really looking forward to this movie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Movie comes out Friday. Getting great reviews. Some saying its better than Private Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
