According to dictionary.com, a hero is “a man of distinguished courage admired for brave deeds and noble qualities”. A hero is one who stands up for what he believes in and who helps other people. Chris Kyle proved that he is a military hero by putting his life in danger to protect others, claimed to have killed over 250 insurgents, and to cope with PTSD, he tried to help other veterans with PTSD. Chris Kyle was born April 8, 1974, in Midlothian, Texas. His dad is Wayne Kyle and is a deacon while his mom, Debbie Lynn, is a Sunday School teacher. Chris attended Midlothian Schools. He attended two years of college and then dropped out to become a bull-rider. The attacks on the U.S. Embassy caused Chris to join the military. After seeing the …show more content…
He called his wife from Iraq during a gunfight to tell her it was time for him to come home. After his return home, he founded CRAFT International, which is a training company for the U.S. military. He also founded FITCO, a company that provides free in-home workout equipment for soldiers suffering from PTSD and who are disabled. Even as PTSD was affecting his life, he still put the military veterans first in trying to help them recover.
But after his return, he was not happy at home and could not adjust to civilian life. Chris went to a doctor who diagnosed him with PTSD. As a treatment for PTSD, the doctor suggested that Chris should work with other veterans who also had problems with PTSD and adjusting to civilian life. This eventually led to his death. Chris and a friend were killed at a shooting range trying to help another veteran coping with PTSD. Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were shot and killed on February 2, 2013, by Eddie Routh who was suffering from PTSD. The movie “American Sniper” was released while Routh was on trial for the murders of Chris and Chad. “American Sniper” shows people how Chris Kyle became a national hero through his military career, bravery, and work with veterans. I believe Chris Kyle is a hero because he helped fight terrorists while protecting American servicemen, American people, and the innocent people in
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Some people do not agree that he is a hero and think that he should not be depicted as a hero. He was paid to kill and was seen as a bully. There is also some discussion that Chris lied a lot about the number of kills and other military information. He was even caught in a lie about Jesse Ventura, and that part was removed from newer printings of his autobiography. Some are concerned that he did not feel bad about the children he has killed. However, most of controversy is unnecessary because Chris Kyle’s military career speaks for itself.
Many honors were bestowed on Chris throughout his 10-year military career. He earned two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars. In addition, he was awarded Navy and Marine Corps Accommodation Medal and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. Chris also earned two Purple Heart Medals for being injured in battle. He also received multiple marksman ship awards. These honors show his strength and bravery. His wife, Taya, has chosen to continue Chris’s mission. She is a Veteran Family Activist. Taya has created the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. In addition, she was involved in the making of the movie “American