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Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Social media users posted photos in honor of Chris Kyle, who was shot and killed Feb. 2, 2013, on “Texas Military Heroes Day” Feb. 2, 2017.
Thursday marked the four-year anniversary of the death of U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and sniper Chris Kyle, and tributes poured in on social media in his honor.
Kyle was gunned down by Eddie Ray Routh, a former Marine, on Feb. 2, 2013 at a Central Texas shooting range.
In 2015 Gov. Greg Abbott declared Feb. 2 “Chris Kyle Day,” to honor the veteran’s memory. Last year, he re-proclaimed the day to recognize all service members as “Texas Military Heroes Day.”
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“Texans have a long history of taking a stand against tyranny and fighting for the freedoms and values we hold dear,” Abbott said in a 2016 news release. “From the Texas revolution to the struggles the United States currently faces, Texans have always answered the call to defend liberty at home and abroad. Today, and from every February 2nd hereafter, we will honor all Texans who have sacrificed and served on behalf of the United States of America.”
Texans and others took to social media Thursday to honor the memory of Kyle, posting photos of the veteran and quotes.
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Taya Kyle, Kyle’s wife, urged her followers to upload photos wearing “Chris Kyle gear” and to use the hashtag “#HonorChrisKyle” in their posts Thursday.
“Chris’s spirit remains ever present among our team and the millions within our community,” she said.
Click through the slideshow to see how Texans honored Chris Kyle.
According to Kyle’s best-selling book, “American Sniper,” he is credited with 160 confirmed kills. Actor Bradley Cooper starred as Kyle in the 2014 film named for the book.
Good morning America, Taya's Team here this morning on this day that while we're mourning the loss of an American hero,…
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