On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle aka “the American Sniper,” was gunned down alongside his friend Chad Littlefield by an armed services veteran suffering from mental illness. The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation posted a video and photos to pay homage to the slain hero.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says he is declaring Feb. 2 as “Chris Kyle Day” in Texas to honor the late U.S. serviceman whose life is depicted in the blockbuster film “American Sniper.”
Abbott made the announcement Friday while speaking to a Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Austin. Hundreds of veterans in a hotel ballroom greeted the news with a standing ovation.
Kyle’s hometown was the Fort Worth suburb of Midlothian. He was 37 when he was killed in 2013 at a North Texas gun range.
Kyle did four tours in Iraq and is considered to be the deadliest sniper in U.S. History.
Today we stop and pay tribute to Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield, who on this day, three years ago were taken from us suddenly. Chris and Chad were a true inspiration to many. Chris lived his life by focusing on God, Country and Family. Here at the Foundation, we are working to keep his legacy alive through assisting our military and first responders by those same values. Rest in Peace Chris. Forever in our hearts 1974-2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7iWRiIf3T8