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Chris Kyle, Another Brother Lost
SOFREP ^
| 2-2-2013
| Jack Murphy
Posted on 02/02/2013 8:28:28 PM PST by smoothsailing
Chris Kyle, Another Brother Lost
I am saddened to have to announce the tragic loss of another one of our own. This has been a hard year for the Special Operations community, perhaps the SEAL community most of all.
Today Chris Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range at the Rough Creek Lodge in Texas, murdered along with a second individual.
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.
Chris Kyle served as a sniper in the US Navy SEALs and is best known to the American public from writing his memoir, “American Sniper.” After his service, Chris ran a training program called The Craft. Although recognized as America’s deadliest sniper, Chris was known to friends as a very down to earth and humble man. He was also a friend of SOFREP and worked closely with Brandon Webb on a recent project of ours.
I just got off the phone with Brandon who is understandably upset over losing another friend not long after laying Glen Doherty to rest a few months ago. The entire SOF community is still in shock over this incident, and we will have more to say on the matter as the situation develops.
Right now it is simply the time to have a moment of silence for Chris Kyle and his friend who was murdered alongside him.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; benghazi; chriskyle; glendoherty; routh; sniper; specialforces
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To: freekitty
this is a hit ... HIT ...
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:10:48 PM PST
by
DragonMarine
(Capitalism works, but it has to be paid for. (From the halls of Montezuma...))
To: smoothsailing
If you go to the link, there is a video interview of Chris Kyle. One of the interesting things you’ll find out about this hero is that the profits from his book American Sniper go to help the families of his brother Seals who fell in action.
Godspeed Chris, and I know your brother Seals will rally around your family.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:10:58 PM PST
by
wildbill
(You're just jealous because the Voices talk only to me.)
To: freekitty
this is a hit ... HIT ...
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:10:58 PM PST
by
DragonMarine
(Capitalism works, but it has to be paid for. (From the halls of Montezuma...))
To: wildbill
To: smoothsailing
Thanks for posting this thread and pinging me.
May Chris Kyle RIP, a true warrior and hero.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:14:42 PM PST
by
jazusamo
("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
To: Moorings
I just read Sarah’s post on facebook..I am in complete shock over this..I remember when Chris was with Todd on “Stars Earn Stripes” such a wonderful man..another honorable man taken from us far too soon..RIP Chris Kyle, an American Hero
To: smoothsailing
Rest in His arms hero. But still. DAMMIT!!!
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:18:48 PM PST
by
guido911
(Islamic terrorists are members http://www.freerepublic.com/foof the "ROP", the "religion of pu*&ies")
To: smoothsailing
I don't do facebook either. You (or anyone) can go to her page at-
Sarah's Facebook
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:19:13 PM PST
by
Moorings
To: jazusamo
I had to get off that other thread, all the nonsense was making me mad.
To: Moorings
To: All
Sarah Palin
36 minutes ago
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle tonight. Todd and I first met Chris in Pella, Iowa, when he helped out with security for the premiere of the film “The Undefeated.” And later we became friends with Chris when he was on “Stars Earn Stripes” with Todd. Chris was a wonderful man, a good friend, and a true American hero who loved our country and served honorably. He was loved and admired by so many, and he will never be forgotten.
- Todd and Sarah Palin
https://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin
To: smoothsailing
I hear you.
A very nice post by Todd and Sarah Palin, I can see them being good friends with Chris.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:25:36 PM PST
by
jazusamo
("Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent." -- Adam Smith)
To: jazusamo
I’m done for the night.
I’ll catch you tomorrow, Brother.
To: Sarah Barracuda
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:33:05 PM PST
by
Moorings
To: smoothsailing
Disturbing on many levels. America’s finest assassinated.
R.I.P., sir.
Condolences to Chris Kyle’s family and friends and same of his friend.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:38:36 PM PST
by
PGalt
To: smoothsailing
If a doctor gave the OK for men suffering from combat-oriented PTSD to go to a firing range as part of their treatment, that doctor needs to be brought before a review board.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:54:00 PM PST
by
Psycho_Bunny
(Thought Puzzle: Describe Islam without using the phrase "mental disorder" more than four times.)
To: smoothsailing
My goodness. Prayers for his wife and children.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:54:22 PM PST
by
Daffynition
(The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. — D.H.)
To: Psycho_Bunny
Well there CAN be “desensitization” protocols, but they have to be carefully supervised. I doubt they’d just send him there and say good luck. Or maybe they would, knowing how discombobulated the VA can get.
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posted on
02/02/2013 9:56:59 PM PST
by
HiTech RedNeck
(How long before all this "fairness" kills everybody, even the poor it was supposed to help???)
To: DragonMarine
i still cry there’s something fishy. don’t care, this stuff ain’t random nor purely concidental.
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posted on
02/02/2013 10:03:52 PM PST
by
Secret Agent Man
(I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
To: smoothsailing
Will the shooter accidently be killed also?
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posted on
02/02/2013 10:05:54 PM PST
by
TribalPrincess2U
(0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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