Posted on 02/03/2015 8:32:15 AM PST by TangledUpInBlue
wo years after Chris Kyle's death, and days before the man accused of killing him goes to trial, the retired Navy SEAL depicted in the blockbuster movie "American Sniper" received a state day Monday in his honor.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a proclamation declaring Feb. 2 "Chris Kyle Day" in Texas, where Kyle was raised and lived after serving in Iraq. Flags statewide were to fly Monday at half-staff.
"As governor, I am proclaiming this to be Chris Kyle Day, but in doing so, as Chris would have it, we are also recognizing every man and woman who has ever worn the uniform of the United States Military," Abbott said, flanked by a dozen bipartisan lawmakers.
Abbott called Kyle — reputed to be the deadliest sniper in American history — "the face of a legion of warriors who have led the mightiest military in the history of the world."
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If it makes fat, rich, liberal kiddies’ heads explode, I’M ALL FOR IT!!!
They started it, we’ll finish it! Love it!
Their idols are no where near any status, let alone, hero!
some out here in Hawaii joined Texas in establishing Chris Kyle Day Hawaii - Feb 2 ( every year ) as well . His photo was presented along with U.S. flags and messages thanking him for his service .
Justice for Jesse: Ventura Was Right in His Lawsuit
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/384176/justice-jesse-ventura-was-right-his-lawsuit-j-delgado
This is blind hero worship, at its most embarrassing.
— A. J. Delgado is a conservative writer and lawyer. She writes about politics and culture.
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