Chris Kyle: An Example Of A True Hero

“Look in the sky! It is a bird. No it is a plane.” This phrase has become somewhat of a staple in modern pop culture. It is connected with super-heroes that have been a dominant archetype throughout history. Whether in real life, on the silver screen, in books, plays, or almost anywhere one looks they can find an example of a hero. If a person was asked to describe a hero there would be an endless amount of answers. Doctors, sports icons, family members, and so on, but many would ramble on about a physically fit being wearing a mask or a cape, with superhuman powers such as the ability to fly. All while everyday men and women risk their lives all around the world to protect and serve the nation that they love, America. Christopher Scott “Chris” Kyle was born April 8, 1974 in Odessa, Texas. He grew up on his parent’s farm with one brother. His father Kenneth Kyle was a deacon at their family church; he put a strong emphasis on faith, family, and always protecting those things. Chris heroic nature was prevalent from a young age, in his New York Times best seller “American Sniper” his brother Jeff Kyle speaks of a time …show more content…
Once he was deployed he quickly earned the respect of his peers, they were amazed with his marksmanship. His status quickly rose to legendary, he was out in battle confirming “on average five kills a day”, this was unheard of, and many of the other snipers would not be able to average three kills a week. It quickly earned the attention of the enemy who put a bounty of “twenty thousand dollars on his head” and labeled him “The Devil of Ramadi.” Although he had become somewhat famous he stayed humble and true to himself explaining that “I’m just trying to protect my guys and get them home safe.” Kyle’s heroism “earned him two awards of the Silver Star and five awards for the Bronze