Fallen Hero: "American Sniper" former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle killed.

Yesterday, I started reading American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle, 38. In 2012, Kyle told The Dallas Morning News that he wrote American Sniper because “I wanted to be able to let people know about the sacrifices that not only people in the service make, but what their families go through. I knew this would give me a voice so I could speak about the guys I know who were killed. I wanted to get their story out and I wanted to raise awareness for veterans."

Kyle held the record for the number of kills by an American sniper. The Pentagon has confirmed more than 150 of his kills. The previous record was 109. For his service, Kyle was awarded two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars with Valor. 

Yesterday, Kyle was shot and killed at a charity event at a gun range at Rough Creek Lodge & Resort on behalf of his Dallas-based security firm Craft International. Craft International often hosted law-enforcement training events at the location, which is near Glen Rose, about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Texas.

It seems that our Navy SEALs and other honorable military men are in more danger in the United States than they were overseas. I'm so heartbroken that yet another young man was killed. 

I've said condolences so often lately that I'm numb. Yet, what else do you say to a family that lost their husband and dad? There must be a better way to express my sorrow for Kyle's death, but my grief isn't nearly as deep as theirs. So, at a loss for words I'll say again that our thoughts and prayers are with Kyle's family and friends during this difficult time. Kyle is survived by his wife and two children.