The Chris Kyle Memorial is dedicated to a famous American sniper born and raised in Odessa, Texas. The story of Chris Kyle, one of the most lethal snipers in U.S. Military history, is full of patriotism, self-sacrifice, and heroism. Chris Kyle’s story is well-known. He was one of the many who served, suffered, and sacrificed for our beloved country.
People such as Chris Kyle were among the best of us. Boys who grew into men and who sometimes never made it back home. They stood tall for us. For all of us. We can’t forget them.
A memorial for slain Navy Seal and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle has been unveiled in the West Texas city where he was born in 1974. The monument was unveiled on July 28, 2016, and was privately funded. Chris Kyle’s memorial includes a plaza and a bronze statue. The Chris Kyle Memorial is located at the TX-191 Frontage, Odessa, TX 79765, United States.
Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were killed in 2013 at a Texas shooting range. A former Marine was convicted of their deaths and sentenced to life in prison.
UPDATES:
- In 2018, Chris Kyle’s memorial was vandalized by unknown vandals. One local veteran and his son didn’t let it sit long enough, they cleared the graffiti left by vandals on Chris Kyle Memorial.