Military History.” Published in 2012, the book appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list for 37 weeks.ĭuring Kyle’s career from 1999 to 2009, Iraqi insurgents feared him so much, they named him al-Shaitan, or “the devil,” and placed a bounty on his head, according to the American Valor Foundation, a nonprofit formed by his family that aims to support the lives of military veterans and first responders.
Kyle, who had more than 160 confirmed kills during his tours in Iraq, detailed his sniper career in the autobiography “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Members of the military carry the casket of Chris Kyle at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. After the service, bagpipers played as military personnel carried out Kyle’s flag-draped coffin, while many in the crowd saluted. Taya Kyle gave a eulogy, while country singer Randy Travis sang “Whisper My Name,” a meaningful song for the couple. Sarah Palin and dozens of military personnel. Nearly 7,000 people attended, including former Alaska Gov. Kyle, a husband, father of two and decorated military veteran, was mourned days later by thousands at a memorial service at Cowboys Stadium.
Authorities said Routh fled the range in Kyle’s truck to his sister’s home, where he told her he had killed two people and was later arrested. (Photo by Tom Fox-Pool/Getty Images)ĭuring the trial, attorneys said Kyle described Routh as “straight-up nuts” in a text message to Littlefield as they drove to the resort.Īn employee of the resort discovered the bodies of Kyle and Littlefield, and each had been shot several times.
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Taya Kyle, wife of slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, cries on the witness stand during the opening day of the capital murder trial of former Marine Cpl.
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